Join counsel for the Colorado Brewers Guild, Chas Runco, for an informative educational session on Colorado liquor law. Chas will also discuss basic differences between the rights and privileges of manufacturing breweries, wholesalers, and brewpubs.

Andres and Chas will provide an update on the legal and market implications of the 2019 transition to full-strength beer sales in grocery and convenience stores. In addition, they will give an update on new unfair trade practices rules for on- and off-premise retailers.

CBG will host a “town hall” with its members to discuss issues on your mind and what else the CBG should be doing for a brewery. Come with questions, concerns, and comments! CBG Members only!!!

Join us in the CSU on campus brewery, The Ramskeller, for some cold beers and light appetizers. Sponsored by RubinBrown.

Check in and a light breakfast. Who says brewers don't like early morning meetings?

The finest suppliers in all of the land. From packaging to raw materials, they will be here to give you what you need to make the finest beers in the nation.

Matt Stinchfield – Safety Ambassador – Brewers Association

The content is in four parts: 1) BA’s commitment to safety; 2) a discussion of helpful safety resources for brewers with an emphasis on including free, valuable brewer resources, such as BA-developed Best Management Practices, video education, Forum interaction, and presentations; 3) an overview of the hazard assessment process; and 4) a rundown of some commonplace safety concerns for brewers. Since each state has known peculiarities having to with safety laws, OSHA, etc., Matt will also address state-specific programs.

Listen to members of the CBG Conference and Events Committee talk about best practices on evaluating, selecting and attending beer festivals and special events.

Speakers: Tess McFadden, Boulder Beer - Bridget Gieger, Lone Tree Brewing - Adam D'Antonio, Odell Brewing

This panel will feature representatives from grocery, convenience, and liquor stores, focusing on what they look for in selecting suppliers to work with, their plans for 2019, and their expectations for working with self-distributing breweries.

Speakers: Greg Junk, Adult Beverage Category Manager, King Soopers - Matt Dinsmore, Managing Partner, Wilbur's Total Beverage - Safeway Representative - Convenience Store Representative

Colorado farmers and maltsters continue to lead the charge with high quality and innovative malts for craft brewers. We gathered a few experts to tell us the story of growing and malting grain in Colorado, and what the future holds for this essential ingredient.

Speakers: Aaron Steuck, Brewery General Manager, BJ's; Todd Olander, Owner/ Maltster, Root Shoot Malting; Jake Capron, Proximity Malt

This panel will feature an expert restaurant consultant on how to maximize your kitchen’s food menu and ways to appeal to an ever-changing clientele. We will also discuss food and beer pairing.

Speaker: Richard Weil, Vice President, National Restaurant Consultants

Every brewery celebrates their anniversary. But how do you create a celebration that fits your brand, community and fan base and be different from all the other anniversary parties out there?

Speakers: Grant Babb, Joyride Brewing - Neil Fisher, Weldwerks Brewing - Jeffery Green, Very Nice Brewing

Attorneys from Moye White will focus on pitfalls and challenges often encountered in distribution contracts. We will cover statutory rights, common contractual provisions, and tips and tricks on negotiating your own contract.

Speakers: Craig Knobbe, Partner, Moye White - Jessica R. Hunter, Associate, Moye White

Learn how different breweries can implement a sensory analysis program to fit their brewery, brands, and the unique beers they brew. Panelists will discuss topics such as how to build a beer archive, creating brand descriptions, and assembling your in-house tasting panel.

Chad Yakobson, Crooked Stave - Chris Labbe, Periodic Brewing - Mark Wingert, Left Hand Brewing

Wood can have many effects on beer and malt. Panelists discuss items to consider when using wood as part of the brewing process and ways of monitoring the contributions of wood on beer chemistry.

Speakers: Kelley Freeman, Beyers Analytical Brewing Sciences, LLC; Graeme Hirstwood, McClellan's Brewing Co; David Monaham, Squarrel Square Barrel Company; Chris Schooley, Troubadour Maltings; Tom Moseman, Black Bottle Brewing

Even brewers need to eat.

We all know by now that collaborations are very important to craft brewers. Weather you are collaboration with another brewer or working with like-minded companies in and outside the beer industry, the collaborations that work the best are the ones that matter the most.

Speakers: Jason zumBrunnen, Ratio Beerworks - Christopher Schooly, Troubadour Maliting - Matt Sandy, Great Divide

This panel will feature representatives from taverns and restaurants, focusing on tap selection, special events, and tips and best practices for working with on-premise retailers.

Speakers: Chris Black, King, Falling Rock Tap House - Kevin Bolin, Mayor, The Mayor of Old Town; Beau Jo's

This panel discussion will focus on the environmental impacts of brewing and packaging beer and current obstacles Breweries are faced with when attempting to decrease their manufacturing footprint. Panelists will outline low hanging fruit and illustrate how short and long term goals will not only reduce a breweries environmental manufacturing foot print, but decrease utility costs. Topics will include the implementation of an environmental management system, tracking and baselining utility usage, as well as what tools and resources are available which help Colorado Breweries become more environmentally sustainable.

Speakers: Katie Wallace, Director of Social and Environmental Responsibility, New Belgium; Erin Cox, QA/QC Manager, Sustainability Coordinator, Great Divide Brewing Company; Carol Cochran, Co-Founder, Horse and Dragon Brewing

Dr. J. Nikol Jackson-Beckham – Diversity Ambassador – Brewers Association

What do a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, a colony of ants, and a recipe for a brown ale have in common? In the real world, very little. But in Dr. J.’s talk, this eclectic list of common objects will inspire attendees to rethink how we approach diversity and inclusion in the craft beer industry. In this interactive presentation, Dr. J. will open the door for an honest and judgement-free conversation about the realities of authentically reaching populations that are underrepresented among beers drinkers and brewery employees. Though there are no one-size-fits-all solutions to the many different challenges organizations face when seeking to diversify, this talk will use established best practices, craft brewing industry data, insights from social-science, and consumer research to help attendees begin to craft individualized plans for aligning inclusive practices and diversity outcomes with their overall organizational goals.

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