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MBAA Northern California District Meeting

When: Saturday, August 29th | 10:00 AM
Where: Faction Brewing | Alameda, CA

Join us at Faction Brewing in Alameda, CA for the next MBAA Northern California District Meeting beginning at 10:00 AM.

We'll kick off the morning with coffee, bagels, and district updates followed by outstanding technical presentation from Steve Gonzalez, Lab Manager at Russian River Brewing Company.

Steve will present: Enhanced Hop Products, Usage and Results

This presentation will share data from an in-depth series of brewing trials evaluating the use of hop extracts and enhanced hop pellets, including both full and partial substitution of traditional T-90 pellets. Attendees will gain valuable insight into product performance, practical application strategies, and the resulting impacts on beer quality and production outcomes.

Following the presentation and discussion, we'll adjourn to the Faction Brewing taproom at noon to continue networking over beers while enjoying one of the best waterfront views in the Bay Area.

Schedule

  • 10:00 AM: Coffee & Bagels
  • 10:30 AM: District Update
  • 11:00 AM: Main Presentation
  • Noon: Adjourn to the taproom

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Registration Pricing

Regular Registration Cut off Date:
August 29, 2026

CategoryFee
Non-Member $20.00
Member $15.00
Student Member $10.00
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Interested in sponsoring this meeting? Contact Roger Herpst for more details on sponsorship opportunities.

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MBAA District Policies

Meeting Sponsorship: Members may sponsor a meeting by purchasing a sponsorship level. The District Board reserves the right to limit or censor any sponsored content. Sponsorships are voluntary and do not represent an endorsement from the MBAA.

Expected Behavior: We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. We ask all attendees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, guests and other participants be considerate and respectful to all members and refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.

Master Brewers reserves the right to remove any individual from attendance or other participation in any Master Brewers sponsored event without prior warning or refund, and to take additional action as determined necessary. Any course of action recommended by Master Brewers is final.

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We are a diverse group of brewers and brewing industry professionals strewn across the Northern part of the great state of California, reaching from the towering redwoods of Humboldt to the rolling green hills of San Luis Obispo, from the coast of the pacific to the mighty Sierras.

From old school veteran craft breweries to new start-ups, from nano brewers to full scale production facilities, we hope to provide educational experiences that can benefit everyone.

Meetings are typically hosted in the greater Bay Area and we are always looking for new opportunities to connect with the community, whether it's an educational seminar or a casual happy hour. People from all backgrounds are welcome, and together our community has strength in its collective knowledge.

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District Officers

BOG Representative Bryan R. Donaldson
Lagunitas Brewing Co
District President Kyle S. Somers
Lallemand Brewing
District Vice President Roger W. Herpst
Hopsteiner
District Secretary Monica Duggan
John I. Haas
District Treasurer Katy Benson
Gordon Biersch Brewing Company
District Technical Chair Rodney Zinyemba
Budweiser, AB Inbev
District Membership Chair David Herrera
Backstage Brewing Co
District Scholarship Chair George R. Flickinger
Prairie Malt

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