


Finishing Processes: From Brilli(A)nt to Ha(Z)y
For years at Harpoon Brewery, IPA was king. Then 3,000 more breweries opened and invented a million new styles and we had to wrap our heads around making all of them – from brilliant, chill-proof pilsner to so-hazy-you-could-float-a-penny-on-it New England style IPA …Read More

Craft Non-Alcoholic (NA) Beer: The How and Why | Presented by ABV Technology [Sponsored]
Interested in learning more about how to expand into craft non-alcoholic (NA) beer? The talk discusses historical, technical, regulatory, and business aspects of producing NA craft beer. Founded in 2016 in St Paul, Minnesota, ABV Technology makes innovative technology to …Read More

Writing it Down! SOPs: The Foundation of Any Brewery Quality Program
Join Jamie Floyd and four smaller brewers for a panel discussion about what SOPs are, their importance in quality programs, and where they fit in the BA Quality Pyramid. We will talk about who writes SOPs, the importance of templates, …Read More

Pumps and Piping Systems: Correct Layout for Longevity, Energy Savings and Gentle Product Treatment
Pumps are fundamental machines in the brewing industry. In the brewhouse they transport wort from one vessel to another. In the cellar, they convey green beer, yeast, DE or filtrate, just to name a few. The application conditions that pumps …Read More

Site Selection and Engineering Considerations for Start Ups and Expanding Breweries
Choosing the best site for a new brewery can be a complicated process. As you are searching for the perfect site, paying attention to critical design and engineering elements up front can help to ensure a smooth installation and startup. Expansion …Read More

Sours: Traditional Meets Modern
A discussion around the explosion and interest in wild and sour ales at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. Join Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Rudi Ghequire, Master Brewer at Brewery Rodenbach, as we look at styles …Read More

Spirit Barrel Aging: Processes, Procedures & Techniques For Small-Scale Program
This seminar focuses on creating small-scale spirit barrel aging programs for smaller breweries. It covers techniques and procedures for creating clean beer, recipes that work well with barrel characteristics, as well as blending techniques for finished beer. Read More


Greater than the Sum of Its Parts: Blending Your Best Beer
Blending is a powerful weapon in the fight to make great beer. In the ongoing search to find the best ways to make our beer great, most brewers do not have as much experience as they would like with blending …Read More
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