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