Get ready for a flavor‑packed dive into what makes Czech‑style lagers some of the most admired beers on the planet. This session, led by the Head of Brewing Operations at Budějovický Budvar (Czechvar), spotlights how premium Czech ingredients and modern brewing technologies can transform your lagers. Special guest Andrew Foss of Human Robot Brewery shares how Czech ingredients supercharged their most celebrated lagers. Explore the Czech brewing ecosystem including Bohemia Hop, Tap Your Keg, Bucher Denwel, and newcomer EUTIT, specialists in basalt brewery flooring.

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About the Speakers

Andrew Foss, Head Brewer

Human Robot Beer

Andrew Foss has worked as head brewer at Human Robot Beer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, since 2020. Working around the city’s brewing scene since 2014, he started at Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery, worked as head brewer at Saint Benjamin Brewing Company, and lead brewer at Mainstay brewing company before landing at Human Robot. Human Robot is a lager-focused brewery with a focus on historical mashing techniques, adapting those techniques to modern malts.

Petr Kosin, Head of Brewing Operations

Budejovicky Budvar Brewery

Petr Kosin has been fascinated by beer mysteries from his first sip 25 years ago. Petr has a master's and a Ph.D. in brewing from the Institute of Chemical Technology in Prague, both conducted in Budvar research laboratories. Petr has progressed from roles in quality and research to production, and is now head of brewing operations, overseeing everything from grain to beer. Petr is also chairman of the EBC Brewing Science Group. Outside of work, Petr is a passionate cyclist, demonstrating that beer can be part of a longevity plan if balanced with other life aspects.

Zdenek Rosa, Chairman

Bohemia Hop

Zdenek Rosa comes from a hop farming background and has been a part of the Czech and international hop industry for nearly last 30 years. Since 2009, Zdenek has been a chairman of the largest Czech hop trading company, BOHEMIA HOP, as well as the Czech growers cooperative CHMELARSTVI. Zdenek is active in the International Hop Growers Convention as a vice president and chairman of the Economic Commission. As a vice chairman of the Hop Growers Union, Zdenek regularly presents on the Czech hop industry, including the latest developments and research projects at brewing conferences worldwide.

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