The alcohol beverage space has been a three-horse race for thousands of years: beer, wine, and spirits. In the last decade, a fourth category has emerged and is generating a lot of interest and attention from consumers, distributors, and retailers: …Read More

Forbes recently reported that 98% of Human Resources (HR) teams are burned out. That’s right; nearly all of us. Given everything our teams have navigated the last three years, is it any wonder that most of us are feeling at the …Read More

Heat disorders are on the rise as evidenced by frequent news reports and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new standard and national emphasis program. Brewery workers, front-of-house staff, and logistics personnel are all at risk for heat exhaustion …Read More

Drawing on evidence from archaeology, history, cognitive neuroscience, psychopharmacology, social psychology, literature, and genetics, this talk will argue that our taste for chemical intoxicants is not an evolutionary mistake, as we are so often told. In fact, intoxication helps solve …Read More

This seminar is an exploration of the role exogenous enzymes play in brewing. It is designed around the brewing process, highlighting which enzymes are useful at each point and their effect on your product, quality, and consistency. Specific topics that …Read More

Beer festivals continue to evolve with the changes in consumer preference. Efforts to include an educational component can often be met with apathy or indifference. The recent Farm To Tap (FTT) campaign and festival series organized by the Tennessee Brewers …Read More

In this seminar with Brewers Association Senior Director of Federal Affairs Katie Marisic and General Counsel Marc Sorini, take a deep dive into state, federal, and regulatory affairs issues and understand how those issues impact small and independent breweries. Whether …Read More

In this seminar, a panel if experts will discuss how to negotiate a fair and equitable distribution agreement that works for everyone. Join Natalie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing Company, Terry Cekola (distributor) of Elite Brands in Colorado, and Kyle …Read More

Harassment, sexual harassment, bullying, aggression, discrimination, and plain ol’ bad behaviors occur when an organization’s culture allows it to. Training programs can’t solve the problem unless the organization is willing to hold people accountable to better behavior. That means a …Read More