# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Big Brew 2026 - Urban Forest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: In 1988, May 7 was announced before Congress as National Homebrew Day. The American Homebrewers Association created Big Brew as an annual event to celebrate National Homebrew Day around the world. Big Brew is always held on the first Saturday in May. Homebrew clubs around the globe get together every year during Big Brew to brew and celebrate.

Big Brew will be back at Urban Forest Craft Brewing this year. We encourage brewers to pack up their gear and bring it out to the brewery and brew on site. If you are planning on brewing, please let us know. There is ample space. There will be water hookups and electric outlets (no 220v/240v hookups though). This will be a rain or shine event, but we'll have our club tents if need be.The official event will be 12pm - 5pm, but if you are brewing and want to show up earlier to get setup, it won't be an issue. Just let us know.

If you are new or interested in home-brewing, or have any friends that are interested, this is a great event to attend since you'll be able to watch multiple people brew from start to finish, check out the various setups and pick up some tips & tricks. Being a public event, this will also be a good recruiting event for the club. 

In addition to the tasty beer on tap at Urban Forest, feel free to bring some homebrew beer as well, so if nothing else, stop by to share some beers and hang out. 

The American Homebrewers Association always releases official recipes for people to brew during Big Brew. The official recipes for this year are Monk’s Ration Trappist-Style Single, George and Aaron’s Pre-Prohibition Porter, & Dark Cellar Imperial Stout. Recipes can be found here: https://homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/big-brew-national-homebrew-day/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/big-brew-2026-urban-forest/200029950647309
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029950647309?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=rockford-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockford
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Urban Forest Craft Brewing
- **lat**: 42.318050518044
- **long**: -88.989252448082
- **full address**: Urban Forest Craft Brewing, Rockford, Illinois, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Big Brew 2026 - Urban Forest being held?
  - **A:** Big Brew 2026 - Urban Forest takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Urban Forest Craft Brewing, Rockford, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Big Brew 2026 - Urban Forest is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rockford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Big Brew 2026 - Urban Forest sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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