The Craft Brewers Conference® delivers concentrated, affordable brewing education and idea sharing to improve brewery quality and performance. Attendees can choose from eight educational tracks led by the top minds in the beer and business worlds.
Here’s a short and shareable preview of the 2021 conference.
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Featured Speaker
Russian River Brewing Company
Natalie Cilurzo is the Co-Owner and President of Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa and Windsor, California. Natalie has been in the craft beer industry since 1994 when her then-boyfriend, Vinnie, opened Blind Pig Brewing Company in Southern California. In 2017, Vinnie and Natalie were awarded the “Brewers Association Recognition Award.” She currently serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board for SSU’s School of Business and Economics.
Brewing Operations & Beer Styles
Brewing experts in this track will highlight current beer styles and the techniques used to brew them, as well as ways to maximize quality and efficiency in your brewery operations, no matter the size.
This track is intended for owners, managers, and leaders in the craft brewing industry. Join these sessions to open your mind, be inspired, and learn to be a more effective leader.
All of us in the craft beer industry recognize how unique and collaborative our community is. This seminar track celebrates the history of craft beer and the ways it has changed the landscape of the overall food and beverage industry in America and around the world. Seminars will dive into important conversations about how we can challenge ourselves to foster a more inclusive and diverse craft brewing community for both brewers and beer lovers alike.
Quality management is critical for continued success in the brewing industry. Seminars in this track will help you build your own sensory and quality programs, as well as source, analyze, and properly use the highest quality ingredients to brew the best beer possible.
It’s essential for every small business to stay up to date on the rules and regulations affecting their operations. Attend the seminars in this track to make sure you’re aware of the risks and opportunities in today’s national environment.
The 2022 conference provides concentrated education and insights into the rapidly changing landscape, pandemic challenges, new distribution methods, and boundary-pushing innovation.
The 39th annual industry conference will be held May 2-5 in Minneapolis, concluding with prestigious World Beer Cup ceremony.
Brewing industry professionals convened in Denver for the 38th annual Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America presented by the Brewers Association.
1301 2nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
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