Brewhouse Operations, Part Two: Influence on Yield and Quality
Presented in association with VLB. Each step of production has influence on the yield and on the quality of the final product. In part two of this seminar, Burghard Meyer will discuss the main influences of boiling and wort treatment …Read More
Modern and Efficient Yeast Management
Presented in association with VLB. Deniz Bilge describes the influences of yeast performance on fermentation. Why is “happy” yeast necessary for brewer success? He’ll cover topics including modern yeast propagation strategies and yeast storage. Read More
Quality Filling Concepts
Presented in association with VLB. In this seminar, Deniz Bilge will cover reducing oxygen pickup during filling, how to improve consistency in chemical technical parameters like CO2, alcohol and gravity, and best practices for packaging operations. Read More
Production Managers Panel
A panel with five production managers from varying sized breweries will discuss different aspects of day-to-day production. An opportunity to share best practices and talk shop. Read More
Practical Yeast Care
A guide to practical care, harvest and storage of yeast for the small brewer. Read More
Teaching an Old Bottling Line How Not to Suck (Air)
A case study describing the process of defining dissolved oxygen standards, standardizing testing procedures and eliminating sources of DO pick-up during the commissioning and operation of an older-model rotary filler. Read More
Supply Chain Management for Craft Brewers
An overview of supply chain theory with emphasis on production planning, forecasting and inventory management. Specific topics include seasonal transition, dunnage management and trucking logistics. Read More