Membership:

But I thought homebrewing was illegal in Delaware?

Nope! Jimmy Carter legalized homebrewing in 1978, but left its legislation up to the state. It took 20 long years, but on June 25, 1998, Delaware signed in bill HB407 legalizing homebrewing. You can check here on delaware.gov for confirmation.

Who can join?

ANYONE! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Non-brewer's are welcome to join in order to broaden their understanding and appreciation of beer.

What are the membership benefits?

A host of planned activities and discounts, not limited to:

Club field trips to local breweries, pubs, lectures, and competitions
Access to and use of the club's shared brewing equipment
10% discount on supplies purchased at local homebrew shops
10% membership discount to the American Homebrewers Association
Club membership card to present for discounts at stores and events
A club T-shirt with front & back logo (subject to availability and demand)
Over 50+ years of homebrewing experience and knowledge from other club members

When and where does the club meet?

First State Brewers meets at a different location on the 3rd Friday of every month at 7:30. The locations are usually a member's residence, however we have been known to meet at a local microbrewery or supply store from time to time. Check the meeting schedule for the next time and location.

This all sounds great, but how much does it cost?

This rich, fulfilling club experience and camaraderie comes for the bargain price of $20 per household.
(Who are we kidding. We haven't taken dues in 5 years...)

Wow! How do I sign up?

Please consult the contact page for a number of different ways to join. The best method is to simply attend the next meeting!

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