Economics of Raw Materials
The panel discusses the underlying economic factors that impact future availability and pricing of malt, hops, glass and paper. Read More
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We all know the basic ingredients in brewing beer: barley, hops, water, and yeast. Learn all about these ingredients, including where and how to get them, what equipment to use to store and handle them in your brewery, and how to maintain and analyze their quality to make the best beer possible.
The panel discusses the underlying economic factors that impact future availability and pricing of malt, hops, glass and paper. Read More
This tasting seminar launches three new U.S. hop varieties that debuted in 2013, two released by Washington State University and one released by USDA-ARS. Read More
We all rely on high quality hops and barley to make our delicious brews, but what goes into growing those crops? What inputs are required to grow essential ingredients? Learn about the hurdles and successes faced by hop and barley …Read More
Craft malthouses are popping up around North America and many craft brewers are interested in using these malts as an additional way to express their craft and connect to their locale. This workshop compares five beers, all brewed using one …Read More
In the past it would have been considered science fiction to analyze the complete DNA sequence of almost 100 yeast strains used specifically in craft brewingÑbut now it has been done! Read More
This seminar explains why and how dissolved oxygen can affect flavor development in both wort and beer. Read More
Karen Hobbs of the Natural Resources Defense Council discusses water quality issues and the importance of protecting one of brewers’ most valuable resources: water. Read More
This presentation discusses what we expect to happen during fermentation-what can go wrong and how to detect and (hopefully) fix the brew. Read More
Co-founder and brewmaster of Victory Brewing Company Ron Barchet focuses on the qualities German hops contribute to American craft beer and the emerging trends involving these hops. Tasting samples courtesy of the German Hop Growers Association will be provided. Read More