Three Ways to Quality: How Three Breweries of Different Sizes Diagnose and Solve QA/QC Issues
This seminar focuses on QA/QC root-cause analysis from the point of view of three breweries of different sizes. The speakers demonstrate real quality issues encountered in each of their breweries and how they went about diagnosing and solving their respective …Read More
Craft Malt Sensory Workshop
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
Sensory Panel: Training, Validating and Motivating
In the fast-paced craft brewing environment it is both vital and challenging to maintain a strong sensory program. This session presents solutions to the challenges craft brewers face in starting, sustaining and growing a sensory panel are presented. Topics also …Read More
Calculations for Routine Measurements and Parameters in the Brewhouse and Brewery Lab
This talk covers routine measurements, methods and calculations to get the brewer or brewery lab up to speed on important parameters needed for the public and regulatory bodies. Read More
Lean Manufacturing For Craft Brewers
This seminar covers eight key elements to lean manufacturing specifically for craft brewers. Read More
Drink Beer, Think Food: Crafting Beer-Inspired Food Pairing Strategies
Today’s craft beer is dynamic and flavor-driven. Big beers deserve more than onion rings! With beer shaping the overall flavor platform, beer and food pairing is quickly evolving into a total sensory experience. Celebrate your craftmanship with the pleasures of …Read More
Botanical Brewing Workshop
Bruce discusses the use of ingredients other than hops in craft beer. Read More
Creativity and Quality Control in the Pub Brewery
An overview of technical issues in pub brewing, with an emphasis on how to use the brewpub format as a platform for producing a wide range of beers while maintaining sterling levels of quality control. Read More
Yeast Management and QA/QC for Small Breweries and Brewpubs
With the right tools and training, yeast management and quality assurance can be an easy endeavor for a small brewery or brewpub. Through his work at Capitol City Brewing Company, Micah has piloted a small, inexpensive lab at the brewery. …Read More