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Craft Beer Professionals

Craft Beer Professionals

Craft Beer Professionals is a national network dedicated to the growth and betterment of the craft beer industry. CBP unifies and elevates the industry through educational content, peer to peer dialogue, and unique community events. Educational sessions, interviews, and panel conversations that dive into critical topics in the craft beer industry. [Stay up to date with CBP] www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org

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00:35:52

More Than a Map: Designing Beer Trails for Lasting...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/03/04

More butts in seats, stronger loyalty, and a clearer picture of who your guests really are. What started as the Charlottesville Ale Trail has evolved into a passport program that helps beer trails move beyond simple maps and into measurable taproom traffic. In this conversation, we’ll walk through how to set up and sustain a passport program that breweries want to participate in and guests are excited to use. We’ll cover engagement tactics, the data you can collect along the way, and how these

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00:38:31

The Beer Story Project: Chronicling the Moments that...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/02/25

Marty Nachel has been a familiar name in craft beer for decades as a writer, judge, educator, and someone who has logged visits to more than six hundred breweries. He just released The Beer Story Project, a collection of memories and moments from more than a hundred people who have lived through the rise of American craft beer. The book captures the personalities, crossroads, and behind the scenes stories that helped shape the industry we work in today. In our conversation, we will dig into why he

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00:45:43

Assessing Candidate ABV (Aptitude, Behaviors, and...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/02/18

When brewing, you follow a scientific process. You know what yeast characteristics will yield what flavor profiles, and how to intervene if fermentation isn’t progressing properly. Why should the people side of your business be any different? This session will serve as a crash course in evidence-based, repeatable best practices for selecting employees with the right traits, skills, attitudes, and competencies to help you meet your business objectives.We’ll cover how to:• Find the perfect recipe:

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00:54:16

Pilot Project’s Playbook for Launching and Scaling...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/02/11

Pilot Project was created to support talented brewers in an industry with exceptionally high barriers to entry. Modeled after the music industry, Pilot helps launch and scale start up breweries by supporting recipe development, production scaling, business operations, marketing, distribution, and more. In this live conversation, Pilot Project co-founder Dan Abel will share how this model came to life, how it continues to evolve, and how he is working to change the structure of the brewing industry

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00:59:12

Two Food Industry Experts Talk about the Challenges...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/02/04

Starting or maintaining a kitchen in your brewery is challenging...and that's an understatement. But a lot of the data is showing that adding or maintaining food options ( beside a small bag of pretzels) is key to longevity and profitability. But many brewers are finding that instead of being in the brewery business, they are now in the hospitality business and they never thought they would have a restaurant or Kitchen. We talk with Alexis & Scott from JBH Advisory about all the things that

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00:37:13

Better Together: Strategic Collaboration for Brewery...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/01/28

In a rapidly changing craft beer landscape, many breweries are rediscovering what made this industry thrive in the first place: connection, creativity, and community. This session explores how breweries are adapting to tighter margins, shifting consumer habits, and increased competition by leaning into collaboration rather than competition.Drawing from Brew Ninja’s behind-the-scenes perspective working with breweries across North America, we’ll look at real examples of how teams are partnering with

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00:40:28

When Things Get Messy: Handling Tricky Employee...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/01/21

Every brewery has them — the late arrivals, the heated arguments, the performance dips that make you wonder what to do next. In this session, we’ll walk through common “oh no” employee situations and show you how to address them in a fair, consistent way. You’ll also learn simple documentation practices that protect your business from costly legal headaches, without adding piles of paperwork.Bailey Borzecki is the founder of Golden Hour Consulting, an Austin-based firm specializing in leadership

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00:54:53

Working with Writers: Sharing Stories, Not Just News

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/01/14

Your brewery has a story to tell; actually, it probably has quite a few of them. Those stories are what hook potential fans and help them and your established followers buy into what makes your brewery unique, but how do you get those stories in front of the people who will connect to them? Maintaining a list of news outlets and reporters to send your press releases about new beers, upcoming events, and other timely news pieces is an important part of your media strategy, but it shouldn’t be the

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01:01:39

Avoiding Five Wage-and-Hour Mistakes That Can Sour...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/01/07

Navigating wage-and-hour laws can sometimes feel like running a brewery during Oktoberfest—busy, complex, and full of moving parts. With local, state, and federal rules often foaming over into each other, it’s easy for even the most diligent employers to find themselves with a compliance hangover.As your business grows, whether you’re just tapping your first keg or you’ve been pouring for years, wage-and-hour issues can sneak up like an unexpected aftertaste. Compensation structures, pay practices,

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00:31:26

Taproom Payment Processing 101

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/01/05

Payment processing shouldn’t be a mystery. This session offers a straightforward look at merchant services for taprooms of all sizes. Whether you’re launching your first location or reevaluating your current setup, you’ll learn what to consider when choosing a payment partner that fits your business goals.We’ll cover the basics of how merchant services work, compliant pricing programs, and the importance of clear, transparent fees. You’ll also explore omni-channel solutions that connect your

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00:58:06

Selling Coin Toss Brewing: The Honest Version

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/01/03

Tim Hohl founded Coin Toss Brewing in Oregon City, Oregon in March 2015 and ran it for almost nine years before selling in February 2024. The decision to sell started informally in May 2022 — a mix of burnout, financial pressure, and changing market conditions. After hiring a broker later that year, interest was slow. Tim also reached out directly to other brewery owners in the Northwest and had conversations with wholesale partners and a few loyal customers who wanted to keep the brand going. None

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00:49:39

Beer Projects - Taking a Beer from Idea to Reality

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/12/29

The process of taking a new product from concept to reality is one of the most difficult in the beer industry. With questions of type, scale, promotion, production, delivery, and sales in constant tension with each other, it can create a paralysis that can cripple the potential of even the most promising innovation. Moreover, in an industry built upon a foundation of new product creation and novel flavors, failing to master the art of true Release Management can be a fatal flaw for otherwise

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00:57:27

Bench Brewing’s Sustainability Journey

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/12/27

Join Matt Giffen, Founder and CEO of Bench Brewing, as he shares how sustainability has been part of their story since day one. Since opening in 2018, Bench has focused on “craft beverages with a conscience,” putting real action behind that idea. They’ve created a zero wastewater footprint with a closed-loop system that reuses every drop to water their hops and support nearby farms, repurposed spent grains, added solar panels and EV chargers, and earned both carbon neutral and BCorp certifications

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00:58:46

AI on Tap: Smarter Marketing and Legal Tools for...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/12/22

Breweries are being bombarded with promises about what AI can do—automate your marketing, write your contracts, even predict your next big seller. But in a highly regulated and deeply human business like craft beer, not all automation is worth the risk.In this session, alcohol law attorney John Szymankiewicz and fractional marketing strategist Madeline McMahon will walk attendees through real-world examples of how AI tools like ChatGPT, NotebookLM, and Prompt Cowboy can enhance—but not replace—your

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00:50:41

Compliance with ICE and Immigration in 2025

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/12/20

This presentation will provide an overview of how to prepare for visits from Immigration and ICE officers, in light of increased ICE investigations, workplace raids, and community visits associated with immigration applications.Kathleen A. Spero has a long-standing interest in immigration and foreign relations. She graduated from San Diego State University magna cum laude with a dual major in Political Science and International Security and Conflict Resolution in 1999. She received her Master of

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00:57:29

Brewing a Better Workplace Culture: Addressing Sexual...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/12/17

The craft beer community thrives on passion and collaboration, yet many breweries lack the resources to address workplace harassment effectively. This interactive series, hosted by WeVow with support from industry partners, brings together legal experts and seasoned leaders to provide practical tools you can use immediately.Join us to:Learn from specialists who understand the unique culture of craft breweriesMove beyond theory with actionable strategies for building safer, compliant

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00:41:17

When Passion Isn’t Enough: Developing the People You...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/12/15

Most brewery leaders step into leadership because they’re good at what they do. They care. They work hard. And they want the people around them to succeed. But at some point, that’s not enough. Passion doesn’t automatically translate to progress, and well-meaning effort doesn’t always grow a healthy team.This session offers a practical look at what it means to lead people on purpose. We’ll explore a proven framework for developing your team members on purpose - including the necessary steps and

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00:28:17

Cutting Costs and Boosting Efficiency with Brewery Tech

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/12/13

Listen to this presentation to learn more about technologies breweries are implementing to cut costs, increase efficiencies and cut waste.It also covers a bit on what to look for when planning an improvement projects, what a basic business case looks like and some "pro tips" for how to run these projects (without revealing too much: start small, and build on proven success).Sharing from years of experience in the industry, and also a process consultant - Magnus covers areas such as

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00:17:53

Breaking the Label Bottleneck: How to Simplify...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/12/10

Tired of long lead times, big minimums, and confusing label costs? In this 30-minute session, Andrew Johnston will break down the most common bottlenecks breweries and brands face with label printing—and show exactly how Craft Brew Prints is changing the game. From 48-hour turnaround and no MOQs to a streamlined online ordering portal and premium materials, you’ll see how Craft Brew Prints helps businesses launch faster, cut waste, and save money. Andrew will also share real customer stories,

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00:26:49

Creating and Funding Growth in a Challenging Market

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/12/08

Breweries are finding inventive ways to grow—even in a tough market. From new beverage lines to taproom makeovers, this fast-paced session highlights real-world strategies breweries are using to boost revenue and stay relevant. You’ll also learn how creative financing can help bring these ideas to life without crushing your cash flow. Stick around for a Q&A to swap ideas and ask questions.Rick Wehner launched Brewery Finance in 2005 and has since supported over 1,500 breweries—from startups to

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