Learn to Homebrew Day 2019 is Nov. 2.  It’s a day when thousands of would-be brewers gather to learn about the hobby of homebrewing.

In 1999, the American Homebrewers Association established Learn to Homebrew Day “to promote the most rewarding and delicious activity of all time — homebrewing.” The annual event takes place each year on the first Saturday in  November.

I began homebrewing in 2013 and, while I don’t brew nearly as often as some, I’ve brewed close to 50 five-gallon batches of beer. It’s such a great hobby.

Like many, I started out brewing with pre-built kits featuring malt extract. Not long after starting the hobby, I attended a brewing demonstration at Salt City Brew Supply. Ross Metzger, the shop’s co-owner, set up a kettle outside the store on a chilly October afternoon.

It hooked me. I’ve since graduated to all-grain brewing and am dabbling in creating my own recipes. There’s always something to learn when it comes to homebrewing. I think that’s what I love most about it.

With that said, here are a few Learn to Homebrew Day events happening this year. If you’re at all interested in learning how beer gets from grain to glass, you should definitely check out one of these demonstrations.

Hop Bombshells at Salt City Brew Supply

The Hop Bombshells, an all-female homebrew club, is conducting a brewing demonstration at Salt City Brew Supply on Saturday.

Brewers will demonstrate how easy it is to make your own beer. It’s a great chance to learn about the hobby and meet other like-minded individuals.

• DATE: Nov. 2
• TIME: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• LOCATION: Salt City Brew Supply, 723 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale
• MORE INFO: Visit the Facebook event listing.

Learn to Homebrew & Sensory Analysis at Hopkins

Visit Hopkins Brewing Co. in Sugar House and join brewer Chad Hopkins as he teaches you to brew all-grain on the brewery’s small-batch pilot system.

You’ll also have the opportunity to taste some beers that have been dry-hopped with new experimental hops.

The cost is $10 and includes a flight of Hopkins’ current beers on tap. Snacks will also be provided.

• DATE: Nov. 2
• TIME: 2-7 p.m.
• LOCATION: Hopkins Brewing, 1048 E. 2100 S., Salt Lake City
• TICKETS: $10 (paid day-of at the brewpub). Includes a flight of current Hopkins beers on tap. Register here.
• MORE INFO: Visit the Facebook event listing for additional details. 21+

Bitches N Brews at Shades Brewing

Our friend Mikenzie — aka Bitches N Brews — is hosting a Wacky Tobaccy Homebrew Class featuring Beehive Cigars and Shades Brewing.

Attendees at Shades Brewing will see a cigar-inspired, tobacco-less Schwarzbier brewed. Get hands-on experience homebrewing a crisp, dark lager with lightly smokey notes and rich cigar like flavors.

“You’ll also take home your own brew journal complete with the recipe we brew together and all your notes from the class!” organizers say.

• DATE: Nov. 2
• TIME: 4-8 p.m.
• LOCATION: Shades Brewing, 154 W. Utopia Ave., South Salt Lake
• TICKETS: $34.95 plus tax.  Includes an all-grain brewing homebrew class, one full pour of Shades beer paired with a cigar, and your very own homebrew journal. Purchase here.
• MORE INFO: Visit the Facebook event listing for additional details. 21+