Hobby Distiller's Association

06/16/2026

Holy Smokes 4,900 Followers!

What started as a small group of passionate hobby distillers has grown into a community of nearly 5,000 people who believe in education, safety, and protecting the future of our hobby.

To everyone who follows, shares, comments, and supports our mission—thank you. Your support helps strengthen the voice of hobby distillers across America.

Not a member yet? Membership is FREE and takes less than a minute to join.

Sign up today: https://hobbydistillersassociation.com/membership/

What got you interested in hobby distilling?

06/16/2026

Rick has a new video up for HDA and the Fifth circuit ruling.

The Fifth Circuit has denied the government's request for rehearing...

06/11/2026

🚨 LEGAL UPDATE 🚨

The Fifth Circuit has denied the federal government’s request for rehearing in our legal challenge, meaning the court’s decision remains in place.

This is another important step forward for hobby distillers across America and a reminder that when our community stands together, our voices can be heard.

But our work isn’t finished.

To continue building the strongest voice for hobby distillers in the country, we need your help reaching our goal of 1,000 members.

Want to learn more about what this decision means? Read Rick’s latest blog:
https://hobbydistillersassociation.com/2026/06/11/fifth-circuit-denies-governments-request-for-rehearing/

As a reminder, the Hobby Distillers Association now offers a FREE membership option, making it easier than ever to support the cause and stay informed about developments affecting our hobby.

If you’re not already a member, join today and help us build the future of hobby distilling.

👉 https://hobbydistillersassociation.com

05/28/2026

Big things are happening at HDA.

We’re excited to officially launch our new YouTube channel along with the new look and branding for the Hobby Distillers Association.

To kick things off, Rick just released our very first video discussing the recent Fifth Circuit appeal and what it could mean for hobby distillers moving forward.

Now fair warning… we still have the training wheels on a bit 😄 This is our first video, so we’re working through the kinks and trying not to look too much like deer in the headlights.

But this community and this conversation are important to us, and we’re excited to finally start creating more video content for everyone.

We hope you’ll watch, follow along, and grow with us as we continue building something special for the hobby distilling community.

🎥 Watch the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/

And let us know what topics you’d like to see covered in future videos!

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of the Hobby Distillers Association (HDA). The HDA supports hobby distillers through education, advocacy, responsible practices, and community building. Our mission is to promote the safe and legal advancement of hobby distilling while preserving the tradition...

05/27/2026

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE HOBBY DISTILLERS ASSOCIATION 🚨

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE HOBBY DISTILLERS ASSOCIATION 🚨
For years, hobby distillers across the country have felt scattered.
People learning on their own. Sharing ideas quietly. Passionate about the history, science, craftsmanship, and creativity behind the hobby — but never truly having a place to come together as one community.
That’s changing.
For a limited time, the Hobby Distillers Association is opening FREE membership enrollment as part of our national expansion initiative.
This is about more than just membership.
It’s about building the largest and strongest hobby distilling community in America.
With growing legal momentum surrounding hobby distillers’ rights — and recent legal success helping protect permit access for HDA members — we believe this is the moment to unite the community like never before.
If you support:
🥃 Hobby distilling
📚 Education and responsible craftsmanship
⚖️ Protecting hobby distillers’ rights
🤝 Building a true national community
—we invite you to join us.
FREE members will:
✅ Help strengthen the national voice of hobby distillers
✅ Receive HDA updates and announcements
✅ Stay informed on legal and industry developments
✅ Become part of a growing movement helping shape the future of the hobby
For those wanting deeper access and premium benefits, our paid memberships continue to include exclusive educational content, member-only webinars, insider access, discounts, and more.
This campaign is about unity, growth, and building something bigger than any one person — a real community for hobby distillers across America.
⚠️ FREE membership enrollment is currently open for a limited time as part of this expansion initiative.
👉 Join now:
https://hobbydistillersassociation.com

05/23/2026

Knowledge Ferments Creativity.

Distillation is more than just beverage alcohol — it also includes essential oils, botanical extraction, hydrosols, fragrances, and even water purification. It’s a craft rooted in science, creativity, history, and hands-on learning.

That’s one of the reasons the Hobby Distillers Association was founded: to help educate, promote safety, and advocate for laws that recognize hobby distillation similarly to homebrewing.

Learning the fundamentals matters. Understanding equipment, process, and safety helps hobbyists create better results while preserving the craftsmanship behind distillation.

These books are excellent resources for anyone looking to expand their knowledge — whether you’re interested in spirits, essential oils, or botanical distillation. 📚🌿🔥

What piqued your interest in hobby distilling?

05/12/2026

Why was the Hobby Distillers Association founded? 🥃

Because we believe hobby distilling is the natural progression of homebrewing and winemaking — hobbies that were federally legalized in 1978 and have flourished ever since.

For many of us, this interest is about more than spirits. It’s about craftsmanship, experimentation, tradition, and spending time with friends and family creating something unique — celebrating both the successes and the occasional failures along the way.

Distilling is also deeply connected to history and heritage for many people. From family traditions to regional culture, it has long been part of communities around the world.

HDA was founded to advocate for hobby distillers, promote education and responsible practices, and work toward modernizing laws so hobby distillers can have the same opportunities and protections that home beer and wine makers have enjoyed for decades.

We are hobbyists, educators, and enthusiasts who believe the craft deserves recognition, community, and a legal path forward.

If hobby distilling became federally legal tomorrow, what type of spirit would YOU be most excited to create? 🥃👇

04/21/2026

Rick will be interviewed live tonight at 6:00 PM Eastern on The Hill / NewsNation with Blake Burman to discuss the HDA’s recent legal victory and what it means moving forward.

Watch live here: https://www.newsnationnow.com/

Be sure to tune in and support the Hobby Distillers Association.

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