Welcome address
Tim Sheahan
Editor of the Brewers Journal

Keynote address
Philip Eeles, Honest Burgers

Building a business, a team and the lessons learned along the way from the co-founder of one of Britain’s most well-known burger restaurants 


Developing healthy – and tasty – beers
Maria Paredes Ramos, Hijos de Rivera SAU

A computational approach in the craft beer world. A review of work centred on being able design a la carte flavour profiles, incorporating those molecules that maintain consumers wellbeing but also show organoleptic attributes that improve taste perception.

No and Low: The Future
Host: Melissa Cole – Panelists: Daniel Rowntree, High and Dry; Caitlín McErlean, Cloudwater; Oli Russell-Cowan; Liquid Death; Johnny Clayton, Big Drop

How businesses can grasp the opportunities in a world away from alcohol.

Brewing with Kveik
Todd M. Isbell, International Centre for Brewing Science

An insight into the fermentation management, performance, and flavour expression of traditional Norwegian Landrace Yeast (Kveik)

Self Sufficiency in the Brewery
Host: Chris Lewington, Brew Resourceful. Panelists: Faye Restall, Earthly Labs; Craig Smith, Pneumatech

How you can become self sufficient when it comes to using gas in the brewery.

Relevance of hop terroir for beer flavour
Ann Van Holle, head of R&D, Proefbrouwerij

Not only variety but also ‘terroir’ may have a significant impact on the biochemical and brewing characteristics of hops and, consequently, on the resulting beer flavour profile. These insights may allow brewers to account for the potential impact of hop terroir on the consistency and quality of their beers, while it may open perspectives for subtle diversification in beer flavour profiles..

Session: On-flavour Masterclass
Host: Natalya Watson, IBD Beer Sommelier, Advanced Cicerone® and WSET beer educator

Natayla Watson, WSET beer educator, will explore the world of ‘on-flavours’. Join us and build your confidence in identifying and describing different aromas.

The survival of pathogens in non-alcoholic beers
Dr Grzegorz Rachon, Campden BRI

The outcome of two years of research into the survival of pathogens in non-alcoholic beers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of pathogens in British and worldwide non-alcoholic beers available on the UK market, and to determine whether pathogens can survive or grow in non-alcoholic beers, and to determine the impact of pH and bitterness on their growth and survival patterns..

Sustainable Fermentation
Speaker: Jassa Amir-Lang, co-founder, Frigid.Cloud

The state of play in the energy crisis and how to adopt a sustainable approach to fermentation and refrigeration.

Maintaining Quality During Expansion
Eloise Perkins, Quality Manager, Northern Monk

Maintaining quality during expansion: Northern Monk is the fastest growing craft brewery in the UK off-trade. Here is how they ensure quality remains paramount during growth.

Brewing Law
Daniel Finn, Legal Director, Brabners

The legal changes and potential pitfalls every brewery must be aware of.

A Life in Lambic
Thomas Vandelanotte, Head Brewer, Timmermans

A dive into the wonderful world of yeasts that occur in the lambic world and what their specific contribution is to a traditional lambic.

Hops, Haze and your Beer
Host: Melissa Cole – Panelists: Brett Ellis; Sophie De Ronde, Burnt Mill; Gareth Moore, Deya; Colin Stronge, Lost Cause Brewing Co.

Best practice and guidance in hop-forward beer brewing from some of the leaders in the field.

Charting the Evolution of a Beer Brand
Nick Dwyer, Creative Director, Beavertown

Nick Dwyer is the creative director at Beavertown. An award-winning graphic designer and illustrator, He is responsible for Beavertown’s iconic designs and will reflect on their evolution from the early days to the here and now.

The Craft of Cask
Host: John Keeling – Panelists: Derek Prentice, Henry Kirk

Where Cask beer goes from here. How we can ensure it will not only survive, but thrive in the future.

Social Media Secrets
Host: Tim Sheahan – Panelists: Sienna O’ Rourke, Pressure Drop; Richard Wardrop, Vault City; Amelie Tassin, Tipple Marketing; Tanith West, Toast Hospitality

How you can boost your visibility, and your sales with effective and impactful marketing techniques.

Session: Off-flavour Masterclass
Hosts: Tim O’Rourke, The Brilliant Beer Company/Brewers Journal, Tom Brown, Head of Global Marketing & Strategy, FlavorActiv

Learn more about off flavours with this in-depth, off-flavour training course. Duration: 60 mins

To register, please email: tom.brown@flavoractiv.com

The Heart of The Community
Host: Paul Davies – Panelists: Anthony Adedeipe, Eko Brewery, Kateřina Türková, Beak, Miranda Hudson, Duration, Tom Fozard, Rooster’s Brewing Co, Jez Galaun, Brixton Brewery

The heart of the community: How your brewery can be a focal point of your community and drive direct sales in the process – Ways to achieve it from those already doing it.

Closing Remarks