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Brew Better, Smarter: Small Brewery Production at CBC 2026

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Technical Brewing Projects Director

Chuck joined the Brewers Association staff in 2013 after a long career as a craft brewer. He opened Tennessee’s first brewpub, Boscos, in 1992. As an owner and director of brewery operations for Boscos Brewing Company, he opened additional brewpubs in Memphis, Nashville, and Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2007, Chuck opened and operated Ghost River Brewing in Memphis. He has served as chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Advisors, chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Directors, and was a member of the first Board of Directors for the Brewers Association. In his capacity as technical brewing projects manager, Chuck works with the Technical Committee and the safety, sustainability, quality, draught beer quality, engineering, and supply chain subcommittees to encourage and facilitate best practices in all phases of Brewers Association members' brewery operations.

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At the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference® (CBC®), taking place April 20–22 in Philadelphia, the Small Brewery Production Experience* brings together brewers facing the same challenge: doing more with less. Connect with peers, learn efficiency strategies, and explore innovative brewing techniques—all designed for teams balancing limited time, staff, and equipment.

*At CBC 2026, education and networking is organized by job roles and business models—creating focused “experiences” rather than traditional subject-based tracks. This approach connects you with peers facing similar challenges.

Innovation in Styles and Ingredients

Learn how to expand your portfolio efficiently with Exploring Mexican Lagers and Kernel to Kettle: Practical Brewing with Corn, two complementary sessions on introducing new styles and ingredients to your lineup. World-renowned Belgian brewer Yvan De Baets (Brasserie de la Senne) will share practical insights in Understanding Saisons: Practical Tips for Brewing a True-to-Style Belgian Farmhouse Ale. In Maximizing Craft Malt, taste individual malt steeps, design unique bills, and evaluate results—hands-on experience led by craft malting experts.

Quality, Efficiency, and the Bottom Line

Discover how operational excellence drives both quality and profitability. Think Big, Brew Small: A Stability Playbook for Better Beer and Pitch to Profit show how stability protocols and smarter yeast management improve both your beer and your margins.

Learn from Award Winners

The How I Won This: A Roundtable Discussion features Great American Beer Festival® (GABF®) medal winners sharing the strategies that earned them recognition at competitions like GABF and World Beer Cup®.

Join fellow small brewery professionals who understand your challenges and share your passion for making exceptional beer with limited resources. Register now for discounted rates.

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Link to author biography
Technical Brewing Projects Director

Chuck joined the Brewers Association staff in 2013 after a long career as a craft brewer. He opened Tennessee’s first brewpub, Boscos, in 1992. As an owner and director of brewery operations for Boscos Brewing Company, he opened additional brewpubs in Memphis, Nashville, and Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2007, Chuck opened and operated Ghost River Brewing in Memphis. He has served as chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Advisors, chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Directors, and was a member of the first Board of Directors for the Brewers Association. In his capacity as technical brewing projects manager, Chuck works with the Technical Committee and the safety, sustainability, quality, draught beer quality, engineering, and supply chain subcommittees to encourage and facilitate best practices in all phases of Brewers Association members' brewery operations.

See Chuck Skypeck's Articles