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Craft beer culture thrives amid a return to DIY values and local flavor. Homebrewers experiment with global hops, heirloom grains, and seasonal ingredients, turning garages into innovation labs. Rising beer taxes and shifting bar culture post-COVID drive hobbyists to self-produce. Online forums and smart brewing kits democratize expertise. Sustainability trends push for water-saving processes and spent-grain upcycling. Homebrewers now blend chemistry, creativity, and community, contributing to neighborhood microbreweries and competitions. What once was a niche hobby is now a bubbling culture of craftsmanship.