Farmer Brewer Winter Weekend

4 North Bridge St,Holyoke MA 01040

14 January, 2023

Description

Who Should Attend Anyone involved in the supply chain from seed to glass, wanting a deep dive or refreshing new perspectives on the state of the industry and sustainability. Farmers wanting to learn more about growing grains and what brewers and distillers want. Maltsters interested in continued education and fellowship with others in the industry. Brewers looking to gain knowledge about local malts and grains. Major Topics The current and future landscape of grains in the Northeast - taking in the longview together. Diverse perspectives from the farms and the breweries and distilleries and inspiring stories from NH and VT where commitment from every link in the supply chain has helped to support sucessful outcomes. Quality and Sensory and how we can develop better flavor and performance from Northeast malts. Research from Hartwick Center for Craft Food and Beverage and Draught Lab. Sustainability in our local supply chain starts with local: how can we keep building a local economy while achieveing sustainability? Reflections on what fuels us to continue to build local supply chains, what resonates with consumers and how we will contine to grow in coming years. Cost $500 ($450 early bird ends December 1st) includes all seminars, lunches both days and a ticket to the Saturday Night Speak Easy Saturday Night: Sustainability Speak Easy Tour every corner of Valley Malt's 19th Century mill and enjoy a curated showcase of locally inspired beer, spirits, and foods from over 30 different makers. More details dropping later this fall. Open to the public. (350 tickets)