Opening Statement & Keynote
The Future of the Relationship Between the UK and US Beer Industries
Michael Kiser, Director of Good Beer Hunting
The Shit Post — How Social Media Managers are Coping with the Hardest Job at a Brewery
Host: Chris Hall
Panelists:
Kamilla Hannibal (Beavertown)
Richard Burhouse (Magic Rock)
Henok Fentie (Omnipollo)
A Change Can Do You Good — Keeping a Brand Fresh in a Dynamic Market
Host: Michael Kiser
Panelists:
Nanna Guldbæk (Lervig)
Nick Dwyer (Beavertown)
Shaun O'Sullivan (21st Amendment)
A is for Action — How the Inclusivity Debate Becomes a Movement
Host: Matthew Curtis
Panelists:
Lily Waite (We Are Beer/GBH)
Alexandra Sewell (The Black Malt Bottle Share) Melissa Cole (Beer Writer & Journalist)
Quality Fermentation — Exploring Beer’s Place in the Realm of Wine & Cider
Host: Michael Kiser
Panelists:
Lauren Limbach (New Belgium)
James Rylance (Harbour)
Jos Ruffell (Garage Project)
The GBH Collective — How to Advance the Narrative Within Beer Writing
Host: Matthew Curtis
Panelists:
Michael Kiser (GBH)
Matthew Curtis (GBH)
Claire Bullen (GBH)
Jonny Garrett (GBH)
Go Your Own Way — The Value of Independence vs. Investment
Host: Michael Kiser
Panelists:
Logan Plant (Beavertown)
Giovanni Campari (Birrificio del Ducato)
Justin Hutton (Two Tribes)
Food for Thought — Where Does Beer & Restaurant Culture Intersect?
Host: Claire Bullen
Panelists:
Jonny Hamilton (Beavertown)
Travis Hixon (Blackberry Farm)
Dan Nathan (Beef & Brew)
Let’s Stick Together — The Value of Collaboration and Fostering Positive Relationships in Beer’s Modern Era
Host: Matthew Curtis
Panelists:
Dave Stone (Wylam)
Steve Grae (Affinity)
Brian Dickson (Northern Monk)
I Can See Clearly Now — Chasing Beer Trends as a Means to an End
Host: Jonny Garrett
Panelists:
Andy Parker (Elusive)
Matt Brynildson (Firestone Walker)
Alexandra Nowell (Three Weavers)