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Practical Water and Beer Testing for Brewers

Craft Brewers Conference 2026Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSpeaker(s): Eric Lehmann

In this session, sponsored by Hach, discover practical water and beer testing techniques that can improve consistency, quality, and brewing performance.Read More

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ASBC Lab-in-a-Fishbowl, Session 2: Measuring Wort Gravity Accurately

Craft Brewers Conference 2016Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSpeaker(s): Thomas Shellhammer, Eric Jorgenson

Accurately measuring wort gravity, density, and sugar concentration in the brewhouse and during fermentation is a critical quality check for any brewer. This presentation describes the various ways a brewer can measure wort gravity, including the use of a hydrometer, refractometer, and hand-held density meter.Read More

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Yeast Management and Propagation

Craft Brewers Conference 2018Nashville, TennesseeSpeaker(s): Kurt Marshall

Yeast propagation and management are essential for a successful and stable fermentation. Learn how to produce the right amount of yeast in a short amount of time with a high vitality and viability. Read More

Quality Labs for Small Brewers: Building a Foundation for Great Beer

Sponsored by Novozymes

Webinar February 1, 2026 Speaker(s): Merritt Waldron

BP author Merritt Waldron discusses the steps required to build an effective quality program in your brewery, no matter size.Read More

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Brewing CO2: A ‘Supercritical’ Ingredient, Utility, and Byproduct

Webinar 2021Speaker(s): Gabriel Domínguez, Ken Grossman, John Mallett, Tony McCrimmon, Mike McManus, Walker Modic

Learn how the CO2 shortage is affecting the different facets of brewing and how your brewery can survive the challenges this poses.Read More

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The Worst Nightmare: Dealing with a Brewery-Wide Beer Spoiler Infection

Craft Brewers Conference 2013Washington, D.C.Speaker(s): Matty Gilliland, Kelly Tretter

Matty and Kelly share the systematic approach developed at New Belgium to detect, identify, pinpoint, isolate, and ultimately destroy the source of the nastiest infections. Read More

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Mixed Culture Fermentation in a Production Brewery

Craft Brewers Conference 2015Portland, OregonSpeaker(s): Peter Bouckaert, Garrett Crowell, Jason Hansen, Chad Yakobson

In this panel, brewers from various backgrounds share their experiences conducting mixed culture fermentations in a production brewery setting. Brewers will discuss mixed culture fermentation philosophy, old and new world techniques, and troubleshooting. Read More

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Sour Beers: It’s More Than Just pH

Craft Brewers Conference 2015Portland, OregonSpeaker(s): Kara Taylor

When producing sour beers, a brewer typically measures the tartness of the beer by looking at the pH. Unfortunately, pH isn’t a great indicator of what the consumer is actually tasting. In this presentation, we take a look at pH, …Read More

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How To Train Your Yeast: A Practical Discussion on How To Build a Yeast Program

Craft Brewers Conference 2025Indianapolis, IndianaSpeaker(s): Kevin Smolar

Brewers can implement an in‑house yeast management program: propagate healthy yeast, count cells, pitch accurately, and maintain consistency. Read More

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Is PCR Enough? Applying Combination Methods for Comprehensive and Cost Effective Quality Control

Craft Brewers Conference 2024Las Vegas, NevadaSpeaker(s): Nicole Balistreri, John Giarratano

Not all PCR platforms are equal, and there's a risk of overlooking contaminants not targeted by traditional primers. In this seminar, John Giarratano and Nicole Balistreri discuss PCR pitfalls and alternatives like plating to enhance detection accuracy.Read More

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