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Consistently producing beer that is free of off flavors and true-to-brand is of paramount importance to the success of any brewery. A trained human palate is a powerful tool and a sensory panel is an essential, fundamental element of any beer quality program. The resources in this section will empower breweries of all sizes to build sensory programs to help them produce the highest quality beers.

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best-practices
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Understanding Cider Styles Through Guided Tasting

Craft Brewers Conference 2026Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSpeaker(s): Marcio Buffolo, Brighid O'Keane, Christine Walter

This session provides training across four core cider styles, highlighting ingredient approaches, quality markers, and practical evaluation techniques for brewers and cider-curious professionals.Read More

ingredients
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Exploring Hop Picking Windows and Their Impact on Aroma and Flavor

Craft Brewers Conference 2024Las Vegas, NevadaSpeaker(s): Jeff Dailey, Claire Desmarais, Tom Nielsen, Alexandra Nowell

This seminar explores the impact of harvest dates on hop aromas and beer flavors. Learn about in-field sensory techniques and testing to gauge harvest readiness for optimal aroma. Discover collaborations between brewers and growers to extend harvest windows, enabling a broader range of hop aromas and unique flavor profiles in beers.Read More

production
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Harnessing Brettanomyces for Flavor Development

Craft Brewers Conference 2017Washington, D.C.Speaker(s): Chris Curtin

Originally identified by New Carlsberg brewery in 1904 as “necessary for bringing English stock beers into proper condition, Brettanomyces yeasts are today best known for their devastating effects on wine quality. Recent growth in the production of American craft saisons …Read More

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