BEER SEMINARS

1:30PM - 2:00PM
The Palm Brewing Story
Presented by:  Sir Bob Stacey
Sponsored by:  PALM

Your presence is requested by Sir Bob Stacey from Brouwerij Palm. Come and learn about this storied brewery and the unique techniques they use during their brewing process. In 2010 Bob was Knighted into the Belgian Brewers Guild for his efforts promoting Belgian Beers in the United States.

2:15PM - 2:45PM
The Damm Beer Story
Presented by:  Michael Shef, Sommelier & East Coast Brand Ambassador for Estrella, Inedit & Daura
Sponsored by:  Grupo Damm/United States Beverage
 
Michael Shef, certified sommelier and well-known NY restaurateur, will discuss the brewing techniques used by the brew masters at Spain’s Grupo Damm family of brands.  Learn about Barcelona’s beer—ESTRELLA DAMM; Ferran Adria's hybrid style of beer that was created to be served at the best restaurants in the world—INEDIT; and the world’s best gluten free beer—DAURA.

Shef has over 15 years of food & beverage experience including Manager at the 21 Club, Beverage Manager & Dining Room Manager at BR Guest and General Manager & Beverage Director at David Burke Global. His specialties span across wine education, restaurant management, staff training, fine dining & hospitality.

3:00PM - 3:30PM
How To Start A Brewery
Presented by:  
Greg Martin, Long Ireland Beer Co.
Mike Philbrick, Port Jeff Brewing Co.
Sponsored by:  Long Ireland Beer Co. & Port Jeff Brewing Co.

Come in and get informed on how to start a brewery by breweries in every stage of the growing process. Learn about the obstacles that they had to overcome to help make their dreams come true. The breweries participating will be Port Jeff Brewing Co., Long Ireland Beer Co. and The Moustache Brewing Company.

 


6:15PM - 6:45PM
The Damm Beer Story
Presented by:  Michael Shef, Sommelier & East Coast Brand Ambassador for Estrella, Inedit & Daura
Sponsored by:  Grupo Damm/United States Beverage
 
Michael Shef, certified sommelier and well-known NY restaurateur, will discuss the brewing techniques used by the brew masters at Spain’s Grupo Damm family of brands.  Learn about Barcelona’s beer—ESTRELLA DAMM; Ferran Adria's hybrid style of beer that was created to be served at the best restaurants in the world—INEDIT; and the world’s best gluten free beer—DAURA.

Shef has over 15 years of food & beverage experience including Manager at the 21 Club, Beverage Manager & Dining Room Manager at BR Guest and General Manager & Beverage Director at David Burke Global. His specialties span across wine education, restaurant management, staff training, fine dining & hospitality.

7:00PM - 7:30PM
How To Start A Brewery
Presented by:  
Greg Martin, Long Ireland Beer Co.
Mike Philbrick, Port Jeff Brewing Co.
Sponsored by:  Long Ireland Beer Co. & Port Jeff Brewing Co.

Come in and get informed on how to start a brewery by breweries in every stage of the growing process. Learn about the obstacles that they had to overcome to help make their dreams come true. The breweries participating will be Port Jeff Brewing Co., Long Ireland Beer Co. and The Moustache Brewing Company.