Charlie Papazian

Charlie Papazian

Charlie Papazian
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 United States
Occupation	Homebrewing pioneer, author, and teacher
Known for	Founding the American Homebrewers Association and the Great American Beer Festival

Charlie Papazian (born January 23, 1949) is an American homebrewing pioneer, author, and teacher. He is best known for founding the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) and the Great American Beer Festival (GABF).

Early Life and Education

Papazian was born in the United States in 1949. He developed an interest in brewing at a young age and began homebrewing while attending the University of Virginia. He graduated with a degree in Nuclear Engineering in 1972.

Career

Homebrewing

After graduating from college, Papazian continued to pursue his passion for homebrewing. In 1978, he co-founded the AHA, which aimed to promote and protect the rights of homebrewers. He served as the organization's president until 2019.

Papazian also played a key role in establishing the GABF, an annual beer festival that showcases a wide variety of American craft beers. The festival has grown significantly since its inception in 1982 and is now one of the largest beer festivals in the world.

Author and Teacher

In addition to his work with the AHA and GABF, Papazian has authored several books on homebrewing and beer. His most notable book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, was first published in 1984 and has since become a classic in the field. He has also taught homebrewing classes and workshops, sharing his knowledge and passion with aspiring brewers.

Legacy

Papazian's contributions to the homebrewing community have been widely recognized. In 2005, he was awarded the Brewers Association's Recognition Award for his significant impact on the brewing industry. He has also been inducted into the Association of Brewers' Hall of Fame.

External links

• American Homebrewers Association
• Great American Beer Festival