Good Beer Hunting

#BEAVEREX18

This year we were invited to return to the Beavertown Extravaganza to run the now annual symposium, bringing together brewers and leaders from all over the world to discuss the topics of the day — some of which inspire the industry and some that keep it up at night.

Beavertown
Brought to you in collaboration with Beavertown Brewery
 
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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)

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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)