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    IBA Technical Symposium - The High Country Hop 2023


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    A Technical Symposium linked directly to the 2023 Australian hop harvest and the High Country Hop beer festival. 

    Gain valuable insights from keynote international speaker Matt Brynildson of the famed Firestone Walker brewery. A great opportunity for our craft beer industry to learn, share information, and network! 

    Hear directly from our industry body the IBA as well as brewers, producers and growers on the latest developments, techniques and approaches in beer.

    Ticket price includes lunch and tastings.

    A companion event to The High Country Hop, which will run the day after on Saturday, March 25.

    GUEST SPEAKERS

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    MATT BRYNILDSON
    Brewmaster, Firestone Walker

    Topic: Hop Quality and Optimising Hop Impact - A field to glass approach

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    TOPHER BOHEM
    Owner/Founder, Wildflower Brewing and Blending

    Panel Session: Sustainable much?
    Panellists: Bruce Maynard, Matt Brynildson, Barry Morey, Ash Truscott

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    KYLIE LETHBRIDGE
    CEO, Independent Brewers Association

    Topic: State of the Industry

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    PHIL RUTJENS
    VIC Sales Rep, HPA

    SIMEON BONETTI
    QLD Sales Rep, HPA

    Topic: The past, present and future of Aussie hops

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    WILL ZIEBEL
    Senior Journalist, Crafty Pint

    Panel Session: Establishing Brand and keeping your head above water
    Panellists: Jade McManus, James Smith, Derek Lacey, Ian Congdon, Chris & Sam Greenwood

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    MATT VITALE
    Director, Birchal

    Topic: Standing out from the crowd, funding wise

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    SAM BEHTUNE
    Technical Sales, Bintani

    KIRRILY WALDHORNE
    Brand Consultant, NZ Hops

    Sensory Session: Effects of yeast selection on hop expression


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