Brew Your Own Beer. 🍺
Go from complete beginner to brewing your own beer with equipment, ingredients, and seven weeks of guided instruction. Join Chris in person or follow the brewing lessons from home.
You've Drank The Beer.
Now Learn How To Brew It.
Homebrewing looks complicated until someone walks you through it.
Anvil Union Homebrew Academy gives you the equipment, ingredients, instruction, and guidance to brew your first batch from start to finish.
Join Chris for a hands-on Brew Day at Forge RX in Winder, Georgia, or choose to brew independently with your kit and video lessons.
Either way, you'll follow the brewing process through preparation, fermentation, bottling, and the rest of your seven-week experience.
No brewing experience required.
Your Brewing Journey Starts Here.
Our next in-person Brew Day is scheduled for November 21. Prefer to brew on your own? We can arrange kit shipping so you can follow Chris's lessons from home.
1:00 PM ET
Winder, GA
In-person location: Forge RX, 429 Loganville Highway, Winder, Georgia 30680.
Registration closes 14 days before Brew Day to allow time for kit ordering and preparation. Independent brewing kit orders are subject to fulfillment confirmation.
Brew With Us.
Or Brew At Home.
Whether you want the hands-on experience of learning alongside Chris or prefer to brew independently, Anvil Union has a way to get started.
Both options include access to Chris's instructional lessons and the Anvil Union brewing community.
Meet The American Wheat Ale.
Chris's first Brew Day demonstration features an American Wheat Ale, an approachable beer style for learning the fundamentals of brewing.
Learn how ingredients work together, understand the brewing process, and follow your beer as it develops.
The featured recipe for the November 21 cohort is subject to final confirmation.
Future brewing groups may feature different beer styles.
Everything You Need To Start Brewing.
Brewing Equipment
Equipment selected for your first brewing experience.
Ingredients Included
The ingredients needed for your assigned recipe.
Flexible Brewing Experience
Attend the in-person Brew Day or follow Chris's lessons independently from home.
7 Weeks Of Guidance
Learn fermentation, hydrometer readings, bottling, and tasting.
Video Lessons
Follow Chris's lessons throughout your brewing journey.
Private Community
Connect with fellow brewers, ask questions, and share your progress.
We'll Help Get Your Kit Ready.
Your equipment and ingredients are included with enrollment. How you receive your kit depends on how you plan to brew.
From Registration To Your First Pour.
Enroll In The Academy
Complete your $220 enrollment and review the available brewing experience options.
Choose How You'll Brew
Join the in-person Brew Day or choose independent homebrewing with kit shipping.
We Prepare Your Kit
Our team coordinates your brewing equipment and ingredients for pickup or shipping.
Get Ready To Brew
Review the welcome materials, equipment instructions, and preparation lessons.
Start Your First Batch
Brew with Chris in person or follow the First Brew Day video from home.
Follow Your Beer
Continue through fermentation checks, hydrometer readings, and bottling instructions.
Complete Your Brew
Finish your brewing journey and enjoy the experience of creating your own beer.
Miss This Brew Day?
There's Another Coming.
Homebrew Academy plans new in-person Brew Day groups approximately every eight weeks. Each group follows a seven-week brewing experience.
In-person registration closes 14 days before Brew Day to allow time for kit preparation and coordination.
Prefer to learn independently? Ask about the at-home brewing option and kit availability.
Meet Chris.
Chris will guide you through the homebrewing process, from understanding your equipment and ingredients to completing your first batch.
- No previous brewing experience required
- Equipment and ingredients included with enrollment
- In-person and video-guided learning options
- Continued guidance throughout your brewing experience
You just need to be ready to learn something new.
You Don't Need To Be A Brewer To Start.
- Complete beginners
- Beer lovers curious about how brewing works
- People looking for a hands-on hobby
- Friends or couples who want to learn together
- Anyone who prefers learning through video instruction
- Future homebrewers who want guided instruction
Whether you join us in person or brew from home, there's a place for you here.
Reserve Your Spot.
We'll Help You Get Ready.
01. Enrollment Confirmed
Complete checkout and receive confirmation of your enrollment.
02. Brewing Preference
Confirm whether you'll attend in person or brew independently.
03. Kit Preparation
Our team prepares your equipment and ingredients.
04. Pickup Or Shipping
Pick up your kit at Brew Day or coordinate delivery for homebrewing.
05. Course Lessons
Follow Chris's preparation, Brew Day, and fermentation video lessons.
06. Brewing Community
Connect with fellow students and share your brewing progress.
Your First Batch Is Only The Beginning.
Homebrew Academy isn't designed to end after seven weeks.
Become part of the growing Anvil Union homebrewing community.
Share your brewing progress, ask questions, exchange ideas, and stay connected with fellow homebrewers.
Every new brewer helps the community grow.
Before You Brew...
Do I need brewing experience?
No. Homebrew Academy is designed for beginners and guides you through your first batch.
Do I have to attend Brew Day in person?
No. You can join Chris for the in-person Brew Day or choose independent homebrewing with a shipped kit and instructional video lessons.
When and where is the in-person Brew Day?
Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern. The session takes place at Forge RX, 429 Loganville Highway, Winder, Georgia 30680.
Can I pick up my kit at Brew Day?
Yes. Students attending the in-person Brew Day can pick up their brewing kit at the event. Our team will coordinate kit preparation ahead of time.
Can you ship my brewing kit?
Yes. If you prefer to brew independently, our team can coordinate kit shipping. Delivery details, availability, and timing will be confirmed during fulfillment.
Is shipping included in the $220?
The $220 enrollment includes the course and its designated brewing equipment and ingredients. Any applicable shipping charges will be confirmed before fulfillment.
What if I choose to brew at home?
You'll receive access to Chris's instructional lessons, including preparation, First Brew Day, fermentation checks, and bottling. Follow the lessons according to your own brewing timeline.
Is the First Brew Day video included?
Yes. The Course Hub includes Chris's First Brew Day video. In-person students can use it as a reference afterward, while independent students can follow it from home.
What beer will we brew?
Chris's first demonstration features an American Wheat Ale. The featured recipe for the November 21 cohort is subject to confirmation.
When does registration close?
Registration for the November 21 in-person Brew Day closes November 7, 2026. This allows time for kit ordering and preparation. Independent kit availability is subject to confirmation.
Are equipment and ingredients included?
Yes. Your enrollment includes the equipment selected for the program and ingredients for your first brew.
How long is the course?
Homebrew Academy is a seven-week brewing experience covering preparation, Brew Day, fermentation, testing, bottling, and tasting.
What if I miss this Brew Day?
Future in-person Brew Days are planned approximately every eight weeks. You can also inquire about independent homebrewing and kit availability.
Can I continue brewing after the Academy?
The Academy is designed to give you a foundation in homebrewing. You can use what you've learned as you continue exploring new recipes and brewing methods.
Your First Beer Starts Here.
Equipment. Ingredients. Step-by-step instruction. Seven weeks of guidance. A community to brew with.
BREW WITH CHRIS IN PERSON
OR LEARN FROM HOME.
IN-PERSON BREW DAY:
November 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION CLOSES:
November 7, 2026