Norwich. The City of Ale. The Brewers Lectures come to Norwich for the first time this March. Join us for an afternoon of thought-provoking talks, engaging discussion and of course, excellent beer.
In 2020, the Norwich City of Ale celebrates its 10th year. So there was no better time for the Brewers Lectures to host its first event in this fine city. Taking place on the 18th March, it promises to be a fantastic afternoon with talks from some of the industry’s leading lights. With this there will be absorbing discussion and a wealth of brilliant beer.
Confirmed Speakers
Fergus Fitzgerald | Adnams
Fergus Fitzgerald is the head brewer at Adnams. Starting out at West London’s Fuller’s, Fitzgerald joined the Suffolk business in 2004 as assistant brewer before being promoted to the role of head brewer in June 2008. Highly regarded and respected by all that know him, Fitzgerald has helped ensure Adnams is a brewery that’s popular as much for its established staples as it is for its diverse, newer releases.
Miranda Hudson | Duration Brewing
Miranda Hudson is cofounder of Duration Brewing, a progressive farmhouse brewery built to make ‘Beers That Belong’ in Norfolk. Miranda’s deft project management skills have raised Duration’s profile ahead of its imminent opening later this year. Miranda and Derek Bates (cofounder and brewer) have released high profile collaborative and own beers while planning and building Duration from the ground up to deliver wild ales and fresh beers from nature with purpose.
Charles O’Reilly | Burnt Mill Brewery
Charles O’Reilly is the founder of Suffolk’s Burnt Mill. The Badley-based brewery has gone from strength-to-strength since starting out back in 2015, including being recognised as the Best New Brewery in England at the prestigious RateBeer Awards. Its beers such as Pintle, Galaxy Fog and Rosetta Cone have resonated with drinkers, just as its collaborations with breweries such as Cloudwater, Fieldwork, Other Half and Finback.
Yvan Seth | Jolly Good Beer
Yvan Seth is the founder of wholesale craft beer distribution and dispense business Jolly Good Beer. Seth says he’s a “beer enthusiast putting his life towards promoting the best beers he can find” but he’s much more than that. An expert and advocate in cold-chain distribution, Seth ensures customers get the beer they want while breweries, pubs and pubs call on him time and time again for his wide-ranging expertise in dispense.
Christian Townsley | North Brewing Co
Christian Townsley is a pioneer of the modern Uk brewing industry. along with his co-founder John Gyngell, townsley founded North Bar and North Brewing, picking up a wealth of awards for their beer, branding and business acumen.
Lotte Peplow | Brewers Association
Lotte Peplow is the craft beer ambassador for Europe at the Brewers Association. A Certified Cicerone and beer sommelier, Lotte also writes about beer, judges beer, brews beer, and is a keen beer and food pairing advocate.
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