1:00 PM-1:50 PM

  • Brew & Moo: A Beer & Cheese Pairing

    📍: Junior Ballroom 1

    "Brew & Moo" is a lively, flavor-packed presentation that explores the art (and joy) of pairing craft beers with artisan cheeses. Equal parts educational and entertaining, this event brings together suds and curds in perfect harmony — with a few laughs and lactose along the way.

    Presented by Cat Pearce and Aaron Gore

  • Tariffs, Recession, and Sobriety... oh my!

    📍: Junior Ballroom 2

    The go-go years are gone, and the slow go is getting slower. What steps should you take to ensure your brewery survives the uncertainties of changing economic, political, and social changes. We explore the financial challenges of rising costs and slowing demand, and offer strategies for overcoming them.

    Led by Rich Greene

  • Higher Learning: The Science of Cannabinoids and their Effects

    📍: Meeting Room

    This session will explore the fundamentals of cannabinoids, and how they interact with the human body. Attendees will gain insight into the science of intoxication, how cannabinoid effects differ from alcohol, and what happens when these substances combine.

    Led by Brett Taubman, PhD

2:00 PM-2:50 PM

  • Intermediate Off-Flavor Sensory Training

    📍: Junior Ballroom 1

    This hands-on course is designed for brewing professionals who already have a foundation in sensory evaluation and want to sharpen their skills. Using Lallemand Brewing's Intermediate Off-Flavor Sensory Kit, participants will learn to detect, identify, and describe a wide range of off-flavors that can impact beer quality. ($25 Add on. Limited Seating.)

    Led by Cicerones Chris Creech and Whit Baker

  • Unlikely Pairings: Discovering Innovation for Your Brewery

    📍: Junior Ballroom 2

    Innovation doesn’t always come from within the walls of your brewery. Sometimes, the most impactful ideas are sparked by things that seem completely unrelated. In this interactive session, teams will be challenged to combine two unexpected elements to create something new. You’ll build connection with fellow brewers and push the boundaries of your creativity.

    Presented by Andrew Coplon

  • Serving Knowledge

    📍: Meeting Room

    Description coming soon.

    Led by Alex Leonard and Brent Manning

3:00 PM-3:50 PM

  • Biotransformation: Theory and Practical Tips (3-4:50 PM)*

    📍: Junior Ballroom 1

    We’ll cover the definition of biotransformation, with a focus on key players like thiols and terpenes, and explore current trends and the latest research shaping this evolving area of brewing. You’ll participate in a sensory training exercise to better understand how biotransformation impacts flavor and aroma, followed by practical tips for optimizing biotransformation, managing flavor outcomes, and controlling haze.

    Led by Alex Titov

  • Communicating Your Brewery's Experience Through Social Media

    📍: Junior Ballroom 2

    This session will be a crash course in social media basics for a micro brewery. Lexi’s personal philosophy is that you're doing your brewery justice when you're able to capture that slice of life that is a day in your brewery. Guests go to breweries to for an experience. You’ll learn to identifying the leading qualities of your brewery to showcase and the basics to help you accomplish the necessary content creation.

    Presented by Lexi Zielke

  • Enzymes

    📍: Meeting Room

    Description coming soon.

    Led by Zee Loeffler

4:00 PM-4:50 PM

  • Biotransformation: Theory and Practical Tips (Cont.) (3-4:50 PM)*

    📍: Junior Ballroom 1

    We’ll cover the definition of biotransformation, with a focus on key players like thiols and terpenes, and explore current trends and the latest research shaping this evolving area of brewing. You’ll participate in a sensory training exercise to better understand how biotransformation impacts flavor and aroma, followed by practical tips for optimizing biotransformation, managing flavor outcomes, and controlling haze.

    Led by Alex Titov

  • Photography 101

    📍: Junior Ballroom 2

    Description coming soon.

  • Tunes On Tap: Boost Your Vibe, Stay Legal

    📍: Meeting Room

    BMIMusic is an essential ingredient in crafting the perfect ambiance for your taproom, but it's vital to understand the legalities surrounding its use. Join us for an enlightening session where we will explore how music can elevate the customer experience and create lasting memories for your patrons, while ensuring that songwriters are fairly compensated when their creations are performed publicly.

    Led by Jessica Frost

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