| Contents for August 2, 2011 |
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| President's Message |
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I had the opportunity in July to attend one of our new Beer Steward Certification programs, and I was very proud of what MBAA has been able to achieve with this program. First of all, the presenters were outstanding, presenting the material in a fun and educational manner. The materials for the program were very professional. |
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If the comments from the other attendees so far (around 400) were even half as positive as what I heard from the attendees in July, we have a program that provides just what the industry is looking for - a program that delivers a clear message on beermanship to the industry, as well as elevating beer in status. There are several other similar programs out there right now, but the MBAA program comes with a very comprehensive book and well-respected and informed presenters, as well as 150 odd years of brewing experience garnered by MBAA. Hats off to our new Technical Director Karl Ockert and Steve Holle, the drivers of this program. Well done!
We will be holding a Beer Steward Certification session prior to the MBAA Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN, this fall, so this is your chance to get a look at this truly outstanding new program.
Cheers!
Rob McCaig | |
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| MBAA Annual Conference Registration Is Open! |
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MBAA Annual Conference Registration is officially OPEN. This year's theme is "Come to Learn; Leave Ready to Innovate!"
The 2011 program includes the following highlights:
• Three consecutive tracks over two full days.
• One track exclusively tailored to be "educational." As part of a longer series to be rolled out at MBAA Annual Conferences, this year's track is a deep dive into malt, barely,and brewing carbohydrates. The latest technologies in this changing world will be addressed. |
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• A wide selection of sustainability and technology papers.
• Three workshops, four oral papers, and five posters on global emerging issues and sustainability.
• Innovations and the latest in technologies will be presented, from CO2 usage reduction to conserving energy and water.
• Yeast fermentation and microbiology are once again well represented.
• Eight oral sessions with brewers large and small and four posters on monitoring or optimizing fermentation performance.
• Workshops, orals, and posters on raw materials, hops, and malt.
• An open plenary session with a panel of experts from the malt industry on the barley market and changing role of supply chain management in the world of brewing.
• Preconference short course for pub brewers and a Beer Steward seminar.
With three nights of opportunities to network with colleagues and vendors, this is a very exciting meeting to be part of.
Register early to receive a discount. Visit http://meeting.mbaa.com to register online or print a registration form. |
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| The Beer Steward Program Is Rolling! |
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The MBAA Beer Steward program, aimed at educating beer wholesalers and retailers, has been gathering momentum since it launched in January of this year. The Beer Steward Certificate (BSC) program has now trained more than 500 beer professionals and is on track to almost double that number by the end of the year. |
The BSC program features a day-long Understanding Beer Flavor seminar that trains participants to identify and describe all the positive flavor characters of the great beers available in the market today, study of the Beer Steward Handbook, and completion of an hour-long online examination. The Understanding Beer Flavor seminar will be available to members at a special discounted rate at the MBAA Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN, on Thursday, October 13. Seating will be limited, so check the registration site to sign up. Read more... |
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| 2011 MBAA Fundamentals Seminar: Malts, Adjuncts, and Their Impact on Brewing |
| The Fundamentals Seminar at the MBAA Annual Conference, taking place on Friday, October 14, 2011, in Minneapolis, MN, is part of a new initiative to add another type of offering to the already rich tradition that has been established. On a yearly basis a topic will be tackled in an in-depth manner, providing attendees a breadth of knowledge not available from just books or journals. The information provided will start with the basics, and after a foundation is established, attendees will continue on with an in-depth exploration of the topic. Read more… |
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| District St. Louis Gets Ready for Its Annual Golf Tournament |
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The summer season with its heat and humidity are upon us, but we do look forward to the MBAA District St. Louis Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday, September 16, at Pevely Farms golf club in western St. Louis County. Traditionally, our golf chair has ordered fine golf weather every year, along with a healthy supply of beers from St. Louis area producers to make for a great day! Get your foursomes together and fill out those invitations when you receive them via e-mail.
Our recent District Summer Education Program (SEP) member training session was a sold-out success. Joe Lazzara, principal consultant with JL Process Design, presented on all the objectives desired during brewkettle boil and the complexities of the interactions affecting wort constituents during boiling. Thanks to Joe and to Anheuser-Busch for allowing us the use of the Busch Learning Center.
Steve Huffman
District Publicity Chair |
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| District Venezuela to Hold Annual Brewers' Day |
| MBAA District Venezuela will hold its annual event (Brewers' Day) from Friday, September 30, to Sunday, October 2, 2011, with technical presentations and social events at the Hotel Antigua Misión in San Felipe, Yaracuy State, Venezuela. The program includes a visit to Polar Food Division's Chivacoa plant for attendees and a trip to colonial cities nearby for guests. The hotel's authentic 16th century mission building and its tropical garden will be the setting for a magical evening of entertainment featuring rites from the María Lionza natural religion that is popular in Yaracuy State. Registration is open until September 2, please contact the District president for details. |
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| In Memoriam |
| MBAA member Daniel L. Stone passed away on July 20, 2011. He joined MBAA in 1989 and was a member of District St. Paul/Minneapolis. |
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