Going Pro: Making the Transition from Homebrewing to Professional Brewing
There are big differences between making beer for a hobby and making it for public sale. In this seminar, Steve Parkes explores key “going pro” concepts with attendees. Read More
Production Managers Panel
A panel with five production managers from varying sized breweries will discuss different aspects of day-to-day production. An opportunity to share best practices and talk shop. Read More
Supply Chain Management for Craft Brewers
An overview of supply chain theory with emphasis on production planning, forecasting and inventory management. Specific topics include seasonal transition, dunnage management and trucking logistics. Read More
Evolution of a New Hop Pellet Type for More Efficient Dry Hopping
Effective dry hopping depends on the quality of the hops used as well as the pelleting process and what occurs during storage and dry hopping. We will discuss lessons learned about hop pellet attributes that improve dry hopping efficiency, and …Read More
Technical Brewing Issue
In our annual Technical Brewing issue of The New Brewer, we take a look at some hot topics in brewing, including barrel aging and kettle souring. We also provide coverage and photos of the Brewers Association Congressional Hill Climb that took place prior to SAVOR in Washington, D.C. in June. Read More
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Managing Air Quality When Working With Diatomaceous Earth
The Safety Exchange Responds to: When we load DE into the filter...we see the DE in the air. How do we know when there is too much?Read More
Wearing PPE in the Cellar for Short Visits
I only spend about an hour or two in the cellar over the course of a week. Do I need to wear the same PPE as the cellarmen? The Safety Exchange Says: The OSHA personal protective equipment (PPE) standard requires that …Read More
When Respiratory Protection is Required and Understanding Occupational Exposure Limits
I often see employees at breweries wearing dust masks and half mask elastomeric respirators when milling grain or dealing with DE. Should workers be required to wear these masks or are these worn more on a voluntary basis? If I’m understanding …Read More