Who We Are

The Ale Riders Homebrew Club was founded in 1995 by a group of passionate homebrewers who met at Rapid City's first homebrew shop, the Beer Barrel. Back then, craft beer selections were nothing like they are today, so brewing sessions were a regular event where the entire homebrew process was tested, taught, and tried. These gatherings became the foundation for a club built on education, experimentation, and a shared love of great beer.  

Today, the Ale Riders remain a vibrant community.    We're basically a laid-back group of folks who are into making and enjoying fermented stuff, especially homebrew!  We get together to hang out, learn more about brewing and we like to share our passion with the local community. We also want to be a good resource for what's going on in the beer, mead, and wine scene around Rapid City and the Black Hills, support our local breweries and businesses, and encourage folks to enter brewing competitions.   Ultimately, we're all about having a good time, brewing responsibly, and supporting the right to homebrew!!  So, whether you brew every weekend or simply appreciate good beer and good company, the Ale Riders Homebrew Club welcomes you to be part of our tradition as the longest active homebrew club in Rapid City, South Dakota!