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2024 Illinois Craft Brewers Convention and Tradeshow

10 Brickyard Dr

10 Brickyard Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA Illinois

40.4615233 -88.96786499999999

ICBG, Inc.

Description

The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild (ICBG, Inc.) in partnership with MBAA, presents the 7th annual Illinois Craft Brewers Convention on Monday, March 25th, and Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington, IL ( 10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701). The Illinois Craft Brewers Convention is one of the most valuable and affordable craft beer conventions in the country, and this year, our Convention Committee is taking it to the next level. Attendees can expect two powerhouse keynote addresses, impactful technical education, and - for the first time ever - the opportunity to leave with key industry certifications like BASSET Training, Food Handling Certifications, Forklift Certification, and more. The two-day convention includes: Two keynote addresses Nearly a dozen seminars featuring discussions, workshops, and technical brewing instruction Opportunity to secure key industry certification for staff, managers A robust tradeshow floor packed with information, insights, and valuable takeaways (Associate Members, please book your spot ASAP as space is extremely limited) ICBG-hosted brewery hop to seven Bloomington-area breweries (Sunday) Attendee reception with Illinois beer and powerful networking opportunities (Monday) Keynote addresses by Kate Bernot, director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers; and Michael Varda, owner of Craft Beer Advisory Services. A full agenda is below. More information on travel and hotel blocks is available at www.illinoisbeer.org. We look forward to seeing you in Bloomington! Keynote Addresses Kate Bernot is the director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers, a professional development organization. Her work has appeared in Good Beer Hunting, Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine, Imbibe, Craft Spirits Magazine, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and more. Today, she is the lead reporter for Sightlines, an industry-focused subscription newsletter that provides insights and analysis to decision-makers across beverage-alcohol companies. Michael Varda is the owner of Craft Beer Advisory Services and specializes in applying data-driven approaches to understanding consumer behavior in the craft beer space. Coming off a significant project with Jacks Abby and keynote addresses at both the Ohio Brewers Conference and New York State Brewers Conference, Michael will discuss tactics and business approaches that drive Gen Z consumer spending habits and how to implement those into your business model. Day 1 Keynote Address – Kate Bernot, Director of North America Guild of Beer Writers · Discussion of Advance Hop Products that Provide Efficiencies in the Brewhouse and Cellar. Micah Cawley (John I HAAS, Inc. Midwest Key Account Manager, Sales & Marketing Team), and Shaelyn Maloney (John I HAAS Inc. Technical Team Member). · Food Handler Certification Course · Building an Internship Program at your Brewery. Considerations and Best Practices. Emily Cripe (Half Acre) and Roma Patel (Revolution Brewing) · My Brewery is not large enough to have a dedicated HR Staffer - What should I do? Aurora Garcia (Human Resources Professional Cleveland Avenue, LLC.) · Brewing Higher Margins: Tightening the Efficiency Belt without Starving Creativity. Ashton Lewis (BSG, Manager of Training and Technical Support) · Forklift Certification Training: Learn to Navigate Safety and Efficiency with This Hands-on Certification Training · Mastering the Palate: Unlocking 12 Common Off-Flavors in Beer: An Intermediate level off-flavor training. Shana Solarte, (Advanced Cicerone, Omega Yeast) · BASSET (Re)Certification: Elevate Your Responsible Beverage Service Standards · Pollution Prevention: Save Money by Assessing Your Brewery for Sustainability Opportunities. Max Ciarlone (Cook County Dept. of Environment and Sustainability), Illinois Green Business Association & Cassie Carroll (Smart Energy Design Assistance Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) · Cheers to Hemp: Making Your First THC or CBD-Infused Hemp Beverage. Glenn McElfresh (President of Perfectly Dosed) · Brewing Higher Margins by Understanding your Cost of Goods (COG’s). Aaron Keefner (Solutions Consultant, Next Glass, Untappd, Ollie, Oznr, BeerAdvocate, Hop Culture) Day 2 Keynote Address - Michael Varda: President of Craft Beer Advisory Services. Tactics and business approaches that drive Gen Z consumer spending habits and how to implement those into your business model. · Tapping into Loyalty: Unveiling the Secrets of Repeat Customer Data. Michael Varda (Craft Beer Advisory Services) · “Kicking the Tires” on Used Equipment: What you should consider when buying or selling used brewhouse equipment. James Moriarty (Brewery Specialist and Technical Sales Quality Tank Solutions) · To haze or not to haze that is the question: How does haze impact flavor? A hands-on conversation with Omega Yeast: Dr. Allison Lang (Omega Yeast) · Exploring distribution options: A conversation on scaling self-distribution, hybrid approaches using dual-branded distribution, and considerations to be made when entering wholesale agreements. Gerrit Lewis (Pipeworks Brewing Company), Josh Mowry (Miskatonic Brewing & Seldom Beer Co.) and Cesar Marron (Sketchbook Brewing Company)

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Start: 2024-03-25T08:00:00-05:00

End: 2024-03-26T12:00:00-05:00

Tickets

Food Handler Certification Seminar-MUST PURCHASE ALL ACCESS TO GET 0.0 USD 300

Basset Certification Seminar-MUST PURCHASE ALL ACCESS TO GET 0.0 USD 300

Siebel Sensory Training-MUST PURCHASE ALL ACCESS TO GET 0.0 USD 60

Forklift Certification Seminar-MUST PURCHASE ALL ACCESS TO GET 40.0 USD 20