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Brewhouse operations range from mashing, to lautering, to boiling, and all are important to making great beer. The resources in this section will help brewers in every step of the brewing process.
This seminar teaches breweries how to evolve from tactical purchasing to strategic sourcing—leveraging planning, supplier partnerships, contracts, and tech to reduce costs and improve input efficiency.Read More
This seminar focuses on chiller system design, including piping materials, glycol, flow, and other technical engineering issues.Read More
Sponsored by Hop Products Australia & John I. Haas
Aussie hops are big, bold and fruity with a low cost of use relative to impact in beer, and nobody knows more about their flavor potential than the team at Hop Products Australia (HPA) and their US distribution partner John I. Haas (HAAS). The teams led a discussion about this year’s harvest results, the resurgence of Galaxy®, and the integration of descriptive sensory into their blending process for more consistent performance in beer. HPA and HAAS teams also answered attendees questions live as the hop experts from down under!Read More
Big Grove’s case study demonstrates integrating used and new brewing equipment effectively through strategic planning, modernization, and engineering to build a cohesive, sustainable production system.Read More
Contract brewing offers startups and scaling breweries a low-cost, flexible path to market, but requires careful partner selection and clear agreements.Read More
Understanding tradition in modern lager production is crucial. While tradition may be dismissed as a marketing tactic, it holds valuable insights for brewers. Techniques like decoction and natural carbonation, rooted in centuries-old methods, contribute to characterful lager. Appreciating these origins aids in crafting superior lager beers.Read More
This seminar explores the challenges and strategies for crafting non- and low-alcohol malt beverages amidst their surging popularity in the American craft beer scene.Read More
This seminar explores the expanding cider market and strategies for breweries to tap into it. Panelists discuss business models like in-house cider production, partnering with a cidery, or sharing production space. Topics include market trends, tax implications, and collaboration considerations, offering insights for breweries looking to diversify their offerings.Read More
Dry hopping is a common practice in the brewing world. When something is so routine, it is easy to turn a blind eye to hazards and unsafe practices. In this session we discuss varying hazards that are associated with dry hopping, the benefits and considerations of different dry hopping techniques, and how to avoid one of the most common dry hopping blunders, the hop volcano.Read More
This seminar covers the area of brewing that is not routinely discussed: the balance between fermentable and non-fermentable sugars.Read More
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