
Enduring and Endearing
Brewers and drinkers still want varieties with unique aromas and flavors; growers want cultivars that are agronomically desirable as well as attractive to brewers.
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We all know the basic ingredients in brewing beer: barley, hops, water, and yeast. Learn all about these ingredients, including where and how to get them, what equipment to use to store and handle them in your brewery, and how to maintain and analyze their quality to make the best beer possible.
Brewers and drinkers still want varieties with unique aromas and flavors; growers want cultivars that are agronomically desirable as well as attractive to brewers.
Cider is an amazingly diverse beverage, as many cider makers, and increasingly, brewers who choose to add the beverage to their repertoire, can attest.
Jan Biering presents on CO2's role in beer carbonation, covering methods from traditional to modern. Learn about achieving perfect carbonation while minimizing CO2 consumption through sustainable practices.Read More
The seminar, co-hosted by the Brewers Association and Master Brewers Association of the Americas, delves into genetic engineering basics in brewing, encompassing hops, malt, and yeast research, regulatory nuances, and industry impacts.Read More
Recent climate trends have posed challenges for maltsters and brewers. This seminar explores strategies to overcome such hurdles, including adjusting malt treatment, conducting qualification brews, and collaborating closely throughout the growing season.Read More
Researchers will present findings relevant to the craft beer industry, followed by a poster session for deeper discussions. Topics include hop variety impact on hop creep, efficient detection of glycosidic nitrile genes in malting barley, methods for hop lot matching, assessing hop aging using Hop Storage Index, and mitigating fermentation issues caused by microflora.Read More
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
This seminar offers brewers alternative methods to traditional hop selection, emphasizing quality improvement. It covers the necessity of selection, various options, risk mitigation, system building, and effective communication with suppliers. Attendees will learn practical strategies to enhance brewery operations and strengthen partnerships with hop suppliers.Read More
The United States Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Research Service (USDA-ARS) hop geneticists Dr. John Henning and Dr. Kayla Altendorf will present experimental hop varieties in public breeding programs, highlighting Advanced and Elite Line stages. Representatives from the Hop Research Council and Hop Quality Group will detail programs aiding public hop breeding and brewer involvement.Read More
Explore the brewing industry's connection to sustainability in a lively panel discussion. Learn how breweries are adopting climate-friendly grains and processes to create appealing beers for eco-conscious consumers. Panelists, including a brewer, economist, and Whole Foods Market buyer, will discuss the rewards and challenges of malting with climate-friendly grains, emphasizing the financial investment and transformative impact on meeting consumer demand.Read More