He established the American Homebrewers Association out of his house.

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The AHA now estimates that there are over 1.5 million homebrewers in the United States alone, and Papazian and his association can claim at least some credit for the growing popularity in microbrewed and homebrewed beers.

CNN: Food Central - Resources: Home Brewing - Papazian Bio