Craft Beer Professionals

CBP Stories showcase individual members who have an inspiring story to tell. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Alex Koral is Regulatory General Counsel for Sovos ShipCompliant, where he serves as lead legal researcher for beverage alcohol regulation and has become a leading expert on interstate distribution of alcohol. He has spoken on the topic at many industry events including the Craft Beer Professio...

All you breweries get most of the love, but behind the scenes there are instrumental voices at the state level passionate about the success of craft beer.  In this conversation, we will speak with state guild leaders to discuss their pandemic experiences, strategies for continued success, and insight moving forward.   Panelists:  Cary Koch (Louisiana Craft Brewers Guild)  Paul...

In today's podcast you'll hear the audio version of the Taproom Success Membership monthly Q&A call. In this discussion, Andrew Coplon and Kary Shumway (Craft Brewery Financial Training dot Com) talk about a wide variety of topics ranging from how to deal with not having enough staff, looking outside the box for candidates, and 2021 beer industry data.  Key Topics How to engage and unders...

CBP Stories showcase individual members who have an inspiring story to tell. Brynn is a biochemist by training and fermentation scientist by trade. Her experience in brewing QC includes building micro, sensory, and analytical programs for Left Hand Brewing and Inland Island Yeast Laboratories. Brynn started Grist Analytics to bring big brewery QC tools to craft by making data entry, visualization,...

In today's podcast you'll hear the audio version of the Taproom Success Membership monthly Q&A call.   In this discussion, Andrew Coplon and Kary Shumway (Craft Brewery Financial Training dot Com) talk about a wide variety of topics ranging from contingency planning for taprooms to how to build relationships among your front/back of house taproom staff.  Key Topics How to reward and...

See you in 2022 at CBP Connects presented by Arryved POS. Join your fellow Craft Beer Professionals in Norfolk, VA (February 7-9, 2022) for 3 days of networking and education. Register: https://cbpconnects-norfolk.eventbrite.com/ David and Tranice will be leading the session "Diversifying Your Workforce Through Training and Development Programs." Workforce/work ready development programs enable pe...

At Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company, they believe that a beer is greater than the sum of its ingredients. It’s the place where you experience it, the memories you create with it, and most importantly the people you enjoy it with. It’s about a commitment to using local ingredients, providing a space where everyone feels welcome, and supporting their local community. That’s why each beer is an exhibit of...

See you in 2022 at CBP Connects presented by Arryved POS, a series of workshops in three markets across the United States offering collaborative and educational opportunities for Craft Beer Professionals. Join your fellow Craft Beer Professionals in Norfolk, VA (February 7-9, 2022) for 3 days of networking and education. After fifteen years of experience in the collegiate athletics industry, Blake...

Is craft beer at a saturation point? Our four panelists certainly didn’t think so when they decided to add another location to their repertoire. To successfully grow, it is necessary to have a well thought out plan and measures in place to maintain the same high level of quality and experience as you continue to grow. In this conversation, we will discuss aspects to consider when planning an expan...

Join us as we talk to brewers about how they navigated opening their breweries during the pandemic. Listen to each of their experiences; lessons learned and success achieved. Panelists:  Amelia Pillow (Shipping Port Brewing) Andy Shaw (Brewery 26) John Bieranoski (Allusion Brewing) Moderators:  Don Marcil and Mike Paladino (Stout Tanks and Kettles) Join us in-person for CBP Connects pres...

With multiple factors increasing beer drinkers’ interest in receiving their favorite beverage directly to their homes, even the most savvy brewers can misunderstand the difference between delivery and shipping. And it’s more than a semantic distinction, as delivery and shipping bring different operational and compliance considerations. This panel will discuss these differences and their implicatio...

A more efficient taproom is a more profitable taproom. It seems like just yesterday we were learning about QR codes, app-based ordering, and other pandemic-inspired innovations. These technologies, if used correctly, are designed to better the dining experience for both guests and staff alike. In this conversation, we will discuss the value of technology in maximizing the taproom experience, strat...

If beer was first discovered today, what would it be made with? What would it look like? How would it smell? How about those tasting notes? Innovation is arguably the secret ingredient for any brewery, but in a constantly changing industry, what would beer be like if we went to sleep and woke up in 2031? In this conversation we hear from five leading voices to discuss the expectations, evolution,...

This panel will discuss how to create and maintain a brand identity that is reflective of your brewery and culture. The focus will be on how the panelists have taken steps to maintain that identity across various packaging, point of sale, and promotional materials. We will also dive into how this identity is presented internally. Panelists Aaron Gore (Community Brewing Ventures) Elliot Seidler (Ci...

This year saw an amplified and necessary dialogue on the ongoing sexism with Craft Beer. While the industry has a long way to go to becoming inclusive, equitable, and safe for all, we want to use this time to showcase some amazing women conquering their respective areas of the industry. You’ll hear stories from panelists that are involved in a variety of roles and functions across craft - how they...

When is the optimal time to harvest yeast from a live fermentation? Which strains perform the best over multiple batches? How can a small brewery replicate the same results as a large one? Three breweries will share their methodology, timing, and other considerations when working with yeast. From pitch to harvest to re-pitch to doing it all over again, we'll dive into all the details we can in und...

Selling beer in the retail market has not been an easy task over the past 20 months. At a time when business was just awful for everyone in our industry, brewery sales reps were tasked with maintaining buyer relationships, communicating remotely with accounts, pivoting traditional in person brand promotions, and somehow amongst all of this, tending to their own mental health. Join us for an in dep...

A successful training program requires investment, and investing in your team is one of the best things you can do to better your brewery. The more educated your team, the better representatives they will be for your brand - and the more beer they’ll be able to sell. Having this is valuable no matter where a person works in your company, and having educational systems in place can help bridge the...

See you in 2022 at CBP Connects presented by Arryved POS, a series of workshops in three markets across the United States offering collaborative and educational opportunities for Craft Beer Professionals. Join your fellow Craft Beer Professionals in Norfolk, VA (February 7-9, 2022) for 3 days of networking and education. The #MeToo movement has opened our eyes to harassment and other violence in m...

The tap room is the cornerstone of any craft brewery. It is where the money is made. This presentation will talk through the layout of your tap room and how to maximize efficiency, customer experience, brand exposure. We will cover bar layout and equipment, cueing, restrooms, event space, retail areas, patios, brewery views, tours, furniture, lighting and more as we explore options to make your ta...

See you in 2022 at CBP Connects presented by Arryved POS, a series of workshops in three markets across the United States offering collaborative and educational opportunities for Craft Beer Professionals. Join your fellow Craft Beer Professionals in Norfolk, VA (February 7-9, 2022) for 3 days of networking and education. Matt Albrecht grew up in a family of woodworkers and craftsmen. Starting Rive...

In a nation with nearly 9,000 breweries, serving good beer is no longer enough to claim your piece of the pie. In order to survive and thrive, breweries, pubs and on-premise must evolve to provide "Better Experiences". But, what does that even mean? In this conversation, we will explore different ways to define and provide "Better Experiences."   Once upon a time Jeremy Storton didn’t know th...

See you in 2022 at CBP Connects presented by Arryved POS, a series of workshops in three markets across the United States offering collaborative and educational opportunities for Craft Beer Professionals. Join your fellow Craft Beer Professionals in Norfolk, VA (February 7-9, 2022) for 3 days of networking and education. Kenny VanHorn is an owner at Elation Brewing. Opened in 2019, Elation has qui...

In this conversation we will hear from several Veterans who chose to open a brewery. We will discuss what strategies they learned from their prior career that are valuable in their brewery, discuss the differences between their military service/craft beer, and how they give back to the community. This conversation features:   Chris Calhoun - The Tap House Chattanooga/Empyreal Brewing  JD...

CBP Stories showcase individual members who have an inspiring story to tell. Christopher Glenn, Founder & Executive Director of Bottleshare, was struck by a drunk driver back in 2018 while on his way home after closing up the Tasting Room at Dry County Brewing Company. Among a plethora of injuries, the accident also caused permanent neurological damage. Through his recovery, which continues to...