3/31/2017 -- 2017 New England Brew Summit


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The annual New England Brew Summit returns to USM in Portland, Maine on March 31, 2017.

Hosted and organized by the Maine Brewers’ Guild with support from presenting sponsor, Bernstein Shur, the second annual New England Brew Summit is a full-day conference covering both the technical aspects of brewing as well as the business challenges of running a brewery for brewers, brewery owners and their employees and the businesses that support the industry.

The explosive growth of craft beer is creating local, sustainable economic engines throughout the country. This year’s theme will focus on sustaining that growth across the Northeast and beyond. Bart Watson, chief economist for the Brewers Association, and Katie Marisic, federal affairs manager for the Brewers Association, will deliver the keynote on the economic growth of the industry, and how public policy can support or hinder expansion.

The conference will feature live talks and panel discussions from brewers and owners, blended with practical advice from professional service providers on a wide range of topics currently impacting the craft brew industry. New for 2017, brewers will have the opportunity to send beer samples to the University of Southern Maine’s QC2 lab ahead of the event, and discuss the quality assurance analysis results on-site with lab staff.

Last year’s inaugural New England Craft Brew Summit drew more than 450 attendees from 13 states, and more than 60 breweries from across the country. This year’s expanded Summit is expected to top 600 attendees, and will feature new opportunities for sponsors and speakers.

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Event listing posted on January 18, 2017 2:05PM