Workshops and Demos

2013 Industry Led Break Out Sessions:
(break-out sessions and topics subject to change)


1:30 to 2:00 The Future of Craft Beer in Cans

Join XXXX from Oskar Blues as he talks about how canning is changing how craft beer is packaged and where the canning trend is going.
       Beer being sampled include: Ten Fidy









2:15 to 2:45 The Growth of Craft Beer in Florida

Chris Moeller from Florida Beers will be discussing the exciting growth of craft beer in Florida and some of the obstacles with which Florida brewers deal.
       Beers being served include: Gaspar's Porter and a special cask




3:00 to 3:30 The History of Post Prohibition Beer in America

We are sad to announce that Jeff from Boulder Brewing is ill and will be unable to join us this year.  In his place Rich Nowak will be talking about how Prohibition has affected beer culture in America.
       Beers being served include: Local 2







3:45 to 4:15 Skype with Southern Tier
Join us for a Skype session with the brewers from Southern Tier and get a first hand account of what goes into the brewing process.
       Beer being sampled include: Southern Tier Iniquity









1:00 to 5:00 Homebrewing Demonstration:
Gary and Aaron from Sanford Homebrew Shop will be on site all day walking you through what goes into brewing your own beer at home. They will be "mashing in" at 1:00. Stop by, check out their progress, ask questions and watch beer being born!