Craft Beer Professionals

The "holy grail" of hop concentrates and downstream products is to provide accurate, high amplitude solutions to brewers that circumvent the agronomic limitations of the plant itself. A significant barrier for producers of said concentrates and fractions is the fact that they are beholden to working with the whole plant and working their way backward. Abstrax has taken a completely novel approach...

A Live Training with Sales Forecasting and Supply Chain Specialists   The supply chain in the beer industry has always been a challenge-- so difficult, in fact, that it is a game. The Beer Distribution Game by MIT professor Jay Foster has now been taught for years in supply chain management at colleges and universities. We want to poke a little fun at our industry, showing you how supply chai...

Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Norfolk, VA | September 12-14, 2022 🎟️ https://cbpconnects-norfolk.eventbrite.com

Do you remember your first Guinness? How about that Guinness you had at the top of their Dublin brewery? Best beer ever? In this conversation, we will be joined by Jimmy Callahan, a Guinness Brewery Ambassador, to discuss how Guinness continues to innovate. We will discuss the role of limited time offerings, where the brand is heading, and unique partnerships. Along the way we will dive into succe...

Running a brewery is tough. It requires a wide range of skills and a diverse cast of team members to achieve your goals. Luckily, in our industry, there are partners that aim to make your life easier. In this conversation, we will speak with representatives from several companies that have created technologies with the goal to help you be more successful. We will discuss the why, what, and how the...

Join us for a conversation discussing how thinking outside the box can help transform your business from a brewery into a destination. We will discuss the value of unique partnerships, strategies for successful event planning, and innovative approaches to becoming more than just a brewery. This conversation features: Jennifer Harlan (Innkeeper, Jester King) Scott Cavendish (Founder and Brewmaster,...

Here in a panel discussion recorded for the Craft Beer Professionals, members of the gasworld editorial team discuss the current carbon dioxide (CO2) shortages across the US and provide the latest updates on the cause and effects of the shortages. Rob Cockerill (Managing Editor), Molly Burgess (US Features Editor) and Thomas Dee (Broadcast Journalist) explain why the CO2 business is such a vulnera...

Join us for a conversation discussing how you can build deeper relationships with your most valuable customers through loyalty programs. We will discuss proven strategies, lessons learned, and action items you can implement immediately to build greater loyalty. This conversation features: Amy Martin (Stormcloud Brewing) David Ringler (Cedar Springs Brewing Company) McKay Ward (Stitch) Join us in-p...

CBP Stories showcase individual members who have an inspiring story to tell. Colleen Quinn is CEO of Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company. She’s built a career in craft that includes leading strategy, driving mergers & acquisitions, and managing several breweries at Craft Brew Alliance and then with AB’s Brewers Collective at Head of Strategy. After leave Brewers Collective, Colleen launched...

Join us for a conversation with Jim Monahan, Founder of the OBN Second Chance Initiative / Prison Break Brewery . In this conversation, we will learn about the craft beer apprenticeship program, why it was created, the goals, and how to get involved. OBNSCI is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational and vocational programs for those individuals who were impacted by the crimin...

Why having a durable floor not only saves you time while cleaning but it also saves you money on labor, cleaning and water. Concrete is very porous but a well installed floor coating will not allow any chemicals or water to seep into the concrete slab. With a well Prepped concrete slab and a well installed chemical resistant coating the mechanical prep and the chemical bond is almost indestructibl...

Award-winning brewery DESTIHL Brewing, and SuckerPunch Gourmet, makers of bolder pickles done differently, have teamed up for what is certain to be quite a big dill.   Beginning June 28th the new SuckerPunch Dill Pickle Sour Beer will be available for beer and pickle lovers nationwide. The tart, citrusy flavors of a DESTIHL gose ale is combined with the unmistakable zesty, garlicky flavor of...

In this conversation, we are joined by Jackie DiBella and Jim McCune from The Craft Beer Marketing Awards. We discuss the need to recognize excellence in marketing, how the awards have evolved, highlights from the past several years, and how breweries are using their Crushies to see greater success. The CBMAS were developed to recognize and award the very best marketing in the brewing industry acr...

CBP Stories showcase individual members who have an inspiring story to tell. When companies want an ownership culture that includes trust and engagement along with positive financial impact, Larry Chase helps them make it happen. He coaches them in building an Open-Book Management system. In reality, it’s a people operating system that leads to growth for both individuals and the business. Prior t...

We recently posed the question, "What questions on brewery marketing do you wish you knew the answer to?" In this session, we have invited several industry experts to answer your questions. This conversation features: Amy Martin (Stormcloud Brewing Company) Bryant Vander Weerd (Full Pour Media) Julie Rhodes (Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions) Scott Kolbe (Market Your Craft) Warren Bondi (Beer Mar...

In this podcast you'll hear the audio version of the Taproom Success Membership monthly Industry Expert conversation. Join Andrew, Kary Shumway (Craft Brewery Financial Training), and Chema Mora (Business Development Manager of the Cicerone® Certification Program) for a conversation on the importance of professional development. The Cicerone Certification Program offers a path to advance your care...

In this panel session, the Cannabis Beverage Association (CBA), a trade organization focused on the cannabis beverage industry, will introduce itself and the work we are doing to overcome obstacles and build awareness of the segment. We will have CBA member companies who can provide an overview of the cannabis industry and discuss the cannabis beverage market and how it is relevant to craft beer b...

Join us for a conversation with Brandon Selinsky (Beer Law HQ) on the current issues and pains points craft breweries are facing. From trademarks to copyright infringement, we hear from a legal perspective on best practices and how you can protect your intellectual property. We dive into examples of how small craft breweries have gone up against larger companies, and won. You will walk away with n...

Join us for a discussion with Kevin Barnes (former Brewmaster, Two Roots Brewing Company) on the rise of NA craft beer. We talk about the history and future of the trend. Kevin will give the basics and pros/cons of the various production methods. Kevin Barnes is the former Brewmaster for a successful and highly awarded NA craft Brewery, Two Roots. He is now working on new initiatives, including co...

What can we learn from the gaming industry? In this conversation, we speak with Jake Keyes (Skydance Brewing Company) about how a past career managing casinos better prepared him for operating his brewery. Jake shares the lessons he learned, why we need to invest in people, and his plans to ensure a successful future. Jake Keyes is a former tribal gaming executive, Native Business Magazine Top 50...

As the weather warms, you should not only be trying to WOW your guests with your outdoor space, but also create the safest experience possible. In this session, we will be joined by Kyle Rheiner (Arthur Hall Insurance/Beer Mighty Things podcast) to discuss best practices of beer garden safety. We will discuss everything from preventing underage drinking to the importance of keeping your tent from...

CBP Stories showcase individual members who have an inspiring story to tell. Jonathan Hughes, Ph. D., is the director of brewing and sensory science at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education and the microbiology instructor for the Master Brewers Certificate Program. He entered the brewing industry in 2013, when, as a graduate student in microbiology at UC Davis, he founded the QA/QC labora...

When you commit to the cost of a canning system, you are committing to more than the machine’s sticker price. Understanding the total cost of equipment ownership is crucial to buying the right canning system for your business and profitability goals, now and in the future. Considerations like equipment uptime, serviceability, labor, supply consumption, maintenance, and more can impact your efficie...

Collaborations are fun (and super popular these days). They're a great opportunity to create different and unique brews, while highlighting and creating community partnerships. However, all to often, collaborations are "one-offs" and fall short of developing true, long-standing relationships. This session will discuss how breweries and community partners can truly collaborate and create an experie...

If you want to succeed, you have to treat your team right. This means not only creating a safe and welcoming workplace, but also providing a compensation and benefits package that stands out to help you attract, maximize, and retain talent. In this conversation, we will ask the question “what is fair compensation?” and hear insight from our panelists’ unique perspectives. We will dive into aspects...