Craft Beer Professionals

A Live Training with Sales Forecasting and Supply Chain Specialists   The supply chain in the beer industry has always been a challenge-- so difficult, in fact, that it is a game. The Beer Distribution Game by MIT professor Jay Foster has now been taught for years in supply chain management at colleges and universities. We want to poke a little fun at our industry, showing you how supply chain mistakes can happen and what we can do!   Join Bud and Matt from GP-Analytics with special guest Pulkit from Beer30 to learn why supplier/distributor communication is key, how shared data can help, and how suppliers can come out ahead. Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Norfolk, VA | September 12-14, 2022 Learn more at cbpconnects.com

Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Norfolk, VA | September 12-14, 2022 🎟️ https://cbpconnects-norfolk.eventbrite.com

Do you remember your first Guinness? How about that Guinness you had at the top of their Dublin brewery? Best beer ever? In this conversation, we will be joined by Jimmy Callahan, a Guinness Brewery Ambassador, to discuss how Guinness continues to innovate. We will discuss the role of limited time offerings, where the brand is heading, and unique partnerships. Along the way we will dive into successes, failures, lessons learned, and strategies for continued success.    Jimmy has a true passion for Guinness and the entire beer industry, spending time in Los Angeles and New York to perfect his craft before moving to Chicago. He has covered the Midwest Region for Guinness for six years, engaging hundreds of thousands of people during this time. In addition to his role as a Guinness Brewery Ambassador, Jimmy loves to spend his time traveling and trying new beers, constantly experimenting with food pairings alongside his wife, an accomplished chef. Jimmy is also a successful actor, appearing in over 100 commercials and several TV/Film projects over the years. Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Norfolk, VA | September 12-14, 2022 Learn more at cbpconnects.com

Running a brewery is tough. It requires a wide range of skills and a diverse cast of team members to achieve your goals. Luckily, in our industry, there are partners that aim to make your life easier. In this conversation, we will speak with representatives from several companies that have created technologies with the goal to help you be more successful. We will discuss the why, what, and how their innovations are helping breweries be more efficient, increase profits, and plan for the future. This conversation features: Dan Hornbrook (MarketMyBrewery) Ian McHarg (Country Malt Group) Ian Purcell (BarTrack) Justin Roberts (Kickfin) Pulkit Agrawal (The 5th Ingredient) Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Norfolk, VA | September 12-14, 2022 Learn more at cbpconnects.com

Join us for a conversation discussing how thinking outside the box can help transform your business from a brewery into a destination. We will discuss the value of unique partnerships, strategies for successful event planning, and innovative approaches to becoming more than just a brewery. This conversation features: Jennifer Harlan (Innkeeper, Jester King) Scott Cavendish (Founder and Brewmaster, Cavendish Brewing Company) Wes Clark (Chief of Staff, Harvest Hosts) Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Norfolk, VA | September 12-14, 2022 Learn more at cbpconnects.com

Here in a panel discussion recorded for the Craft Beer Professionals, members of the gasworld editorial team discuss the current carbon dioxide (CO2) shortages across the US and provide the latest updates on the cause and effects of the shortages. Rob Cockerill (Managing Editor), Molly Burgess (US Features Editor) and Thomas Dee (Broadcast Journalist) explain why the CO2 business is such a vulnerable supply chain, how the US supply chain differs to that in Europe, why exactly there are now new shortages hitting the US market, and where the industry goes from here – including the potential options to diversify CO2 supply in the future. gasworld brings its biggest ever CO2 Summit to Chicago next month (September 21-22) and here we’re given not only an insight into why that event is more timely and informative than ever before, but an exclusive discount on tickets for Craft Beer Professionals. Visit https://www.gasworldconferences.com/conference/co2-summit-2022-chicago/ for more information on the event and take advantage of your exclusive discount code ‘brewers’ by emailing conferences@gasworld.com to secure your place.

Join us for a conversation discussing how you can build deeper relationships with your most valuable customers through loyalty programs. We will discuss proven strategies, lessons learned, and action items you can implement immediately to build greater loyalty. This conversation features: Amy Martin (Stormcloud Brewing) David Ringler (Cedar Springs Brewing Company) McKay Ward (Stitch) Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Norfolk, VA | September 12-14, 2022 Learn more at cbpconnects.com

CBP Stories showcase individual members who have an inspiring story to tell. Colleen Quinn is CEO of Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company. She’s built a career in craft that includes leading strategy, driving mergers & acquisitions, and managing several breweries at Craft Brew Alliance and then with AB’s Brewers Collective at Head of Strategy. After leave Brewers Collective, Colleen launched Second Sip Beverage Consulting where she was able to work with breweries around the country building strategic plans, developing sales strategies, and helping drive growth. It was while consulting that she got connected with Greater Good and then joined the brewery full time to shepherd the next era of growth for America’s first all imperial brewing company. Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Norfolk, VA | September 12-14, 2022 Learn more at cbpconnects.com

Join us for a conversation with Jim Monahan, Founder of the OBN Second Chance Initiative/Prison Break Brewery. In this conversation, we will learn about the craft beer apprenticeship program, why it was created, the goals, and how to get involved. OBNSCI is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational and vocational programs for those individuals who were impacted by the criminal justice system. We work with small businesses that are owned and operated by individuals who have been to prison and provide an educational and vocational program to other who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Norfolk, VA | September 12-14, 2022 Learn more at cbpconnects.com

Why having a durable floor not only saves you time while cleaning but it also saves you money on labor, cleaning and water. Concrete is very porous but a well installed floor coating will not allow any chemicals or water to seep into the concrete slab. With a well Prepped concrete slab and a well installed chemical resistant coating the mechanical prep and the chemical bond is almost indestructible. Cascade Floors has been in Business for over 50 years. we have millions of square feet of our coatings in the Food and Beverage Industry. We have installed over 2 million square feet for over 350 Breweries to date. We warranty all our work for 5 years. Join us in-person for CBP Connects | Half workshop, half networking Norfolk, VA | September 12-14, 2022 Learn more at cbpconnects.com