IBA Technical Symposium - The High Country Hop 2023
Event description
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
