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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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00:34:41

From Brewhouse to Beverage House: Scaling into New...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/04/22

In today’s competitive market, simply producing high-quality beer is often no longer enough to secure sustained growth. Many forward-thinking breweries are strategically diversifying their product portfolios, expanding into high-growth categories such as hard cider, spirits, wine, RTDs, can cannabevs.While this expansion opens up exciting new revenue streams, it simultaneously introduces a new set of operational, financial, and regulatory challenges. The question for many producers is: where do we

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00:57:37

The Science and History of Lager Production

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/04/18

What makes a good lager?How do we make a good lager?Join us as we explore the various methods used to craft high-quality lager, breaking down the classic techniques to help you choose the best approach for your best beer.Nathaniel Ferguson is one of the owners of Escarpment Laboratories, A yeast manufacturer in Guelph, Canada, where they focus on teaching about yeast fermentation. Additionally, Nathan has been a professor at Niagara College for over 10 years, teaching in the Brewmaster and Brewery

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00:52:07

Brewhouse Designs: Dos, Don’ts, & Recommendation

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/04/15

Brewhouse design decisions have long-term consequences. Layout, drainage, flooring, access, and workflow choices made early can either support efficient operations or create daily friction that is expensive to fix later. In this session, we’ll bring together an architect, a flooring specialist, and experienced brewery operators to walk through real-world brewhouse design dos, don’ts, and practical recommendations. The focus is not on theory or perfect builds, but on what actually works once the

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01:11:21

Managing Your Managers

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/04/11

As breweries grow, the role of the owner or senior leader shifts. You’re no longer just managing people, you’re managing the people who manage people. And that comes with a whole new set of challenges. This session focuses on how to support, coach, and hold your managers accountable in a way that builds trust, creates consistency, and takes some weight off your shoulders.You’ll hear from brewery owners and leadership experts on how they set clear expectations, create simple systems for communication

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00:33:12

Planning for CBC: Making the Most of Philly & Your...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/04/09

We can’t wait to share beers and see you in person in Philadelphia. We kick off CBC Week with our Welcome Party on April 20 at Yards Brewing Company.RSVP: https://craftbeerprofessionals.org/philly-rsvp/In this conversation, we will be joined by several of our event partners to discuss how to best plan for CBC, the importance of in-person events, and how to make it a success. Don't miss tips by a couple Philly locals and strategies to make the most of the conference.This conversation

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00:17:59

Mastering Self-Distribution for Breweries

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/04/08

Self-distribution gives breweries the opportunity to take control of their growth, margins, and brand experience. It also comes with unique challenges. BrewMan has helped Breweries across the globe self-distribute successfully. In this presentation we will share a practical, insight-driven advice designed to help breweries build and run an effective self-distribution operation with confidence.This session explores the key elements of successful self-distribution, from optimizing customer data and to

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00:46:30

Financial Benchmarks for Breweries

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/04/01

If you're an established Brewery Owner, Operator, or Investor and find yourself asking either "How do we get profitable?" or "How profitable can we get?" you'll find exactly those answers in this session.With a wide range of different brewery types and sizes, true apples-to-apples comparisons are rare, and many owners end up flying blind, running the business with a finger to the wind. Instead, in this session we’ll use our Brewery Benchmarks Model, built on data from our

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00:13:15

American Craft Beer Hall of Fame - 2026 Induction...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/03/25

The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 group of inductees. This highly anticipated event will celebrate the trailblazers, innovators, and visionaries who have made significant contributions to the craft beer movement in the United States.The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate those who have significantly contributed to the evolution of craft beer in the United States. From brewers to advocates, to educators and entrepreneurs, the

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00:56:48

What's Going on in AZ Beer?

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/03/18

In our “What’s Going on in…” series, we partner with State Guilds to spotlight current successes, challenges, and trends in their beer communities. There’s so much we can learn from each other, and these conversations are designed to give you valuable insights that can be applied in your own state.Next up: ArizonaThis conversation features:Andrew Bauman (Arizona Craft Brewers Guild)Mitch Penney (Parry's Pizzeria and Taphouse)Ryan Whitten (8-Bit Aleworks)Join us in person for CBP Connects

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00:46:57

What Breweries Can Learn from a Fast Growing Winery

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2026/03/11

Join us for a live conversation with Maddison Violet, co owner of Ve Oh Lay Acres Winery and Farm in Canada’s Okanagan region. We will explore her journey from barback to opening a multimillion dollar winery, the tasting room experience her team has built, and how their non alcoholic wine line is driving new growth. Maddison will also share the strategies she uses to grow both personally and professionally. This conversation looks beyond the beer bubble to bring a fresh perspective from a different

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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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