PROGRAMMING
EVENT
PROGRAMMING
SPONSORED BY:
YANKEE BREW NEWS
SESSION 1 PROGRAM:
12:45
to 1:15
Bringing Old World Styles to the New World
Presented by Donavan Hall, author of The Beer Hall Guide to Long Island
Learn about, sample, and critique German beers and German-Style beers brewed by American craft brewers.
1:30
to 2:00
Tutored Tastings: Beer 101
Presented by Gregg Glaser, Editor in Chief, Yankee Brew News
A lightening fast presentation of classic beer styles from golden pilsners to black stouts.
Gregg
Glaser has covered the "beer beat" since 1994 and saké
and spirits for the past seven years. He’s currently Editor in Chief
for Yankee Brew News, News Editor for All About Beer Magazine,
Contributing Editor and Columnist for Modern Brewery Age, Contributing
Editor and Columnist for Beverage Media and a writer for the
Wine Enthusiast Online. He’s also written for dozens of other publications.
Gregg conducts regular tasting panels for several of the publications
with which he is affiliated. Since 1996, he’s been the Competition
Director for the Great International Beer Competition, the largest professional
beer competition on the East Coast. In New York City, he’s been
a Beer Presenter at the Astor Center, and he conducts beer talks and tastings
around the world.
2:15
to 2:45
Christmas Cheer, Christmas Beer
Presented by: Spencer Niebuhr, Southampton Ales & Lagers
Matt Polacheck, Shmaltz Brewing Company
Sponsored by:
What will you serve with your holiday dinner? What defines a Christmas beer? And how does a seasonal brew fit into the mix? Learn about holiday beers from two of Santa’s helpers (who also happen to be brewmasters!)
3:00
to 3:45
Unique Beers Made With Champagne Yeast
Presented by: Scott Franklin, Director, Next Level Marketing
Sponsored by Kasteel Cru
Please join us to learn about a new category of beer that is just
first being discovered. The description from Beer Advocate states,
"One of the newest and most interesting styles of beer, the Bière
de Champagne has much potential within the beer industry as a top-shelf
crossover beer."
The discussion will focus on the history of this style, the process
in which they are made, and will finish with a tasting of 2-3 beers
made with Champagne yeast.
Scott Franklin has represented luxury wine, spirits and beer brands for
over 10 years and is currently a Director at Next Level Marketing.
SESSION 2 PROGRAM:
6:15
to 6:45
Bringing Old World Styles to the New World
Presented by Donavan Hall, author of The Beer Hall Guide to Long Island
Learn about, sample, and critique German beers and German-Style beers brewed by American craft brewers.
7
to 7:30
Tutored Tastings: Beer 101
Presented by Gregg Glaser, Editor in Chief, Yankee Brew News
A lightening fast presentation of classic beer styles from golden pilsners to black stouts.
Gregg
Glaser has covered the "beer beat" since 1994 and saké
and spirits for the past seven years. He’s currently Editor in Chief
for Yankee Brew News, News Editor for All About Beer Magazine,
Contributing Editor and Columnist for Modern Brewery Age, Contributing
Editor and Columnist for Beverage Media and a writer for the Wine
Enthusiast Online. He’s also written for dozens of other publications.
Gregg conducts regular tasting panels for several of the publications
with which he is affiliated. Since 1996, he’s been the Competition
Director for the Great International Beer Competition, the largest professional
beer competition on the East Coast. In New York City, he’s been
a Beer Presenter at the Astor Center, and he conducts beer talks and tastings
around the world.
7:45
to 8:15
Christmas Cheer, Christmas Beer
Presented by: Matt Polacheck, Shmaltz Brewing Company
Sponsored by:
What will you serve with your holiday dinner? What defines a Christmas beer? And how does a seasonal brew fit into the mix? Learn about holiday beers from one of Santa’s helpers (who also happens to be a brewmaster!)
8:30
to 9:15
Unique Beers Made With Champagne Yeast
Presented by: Scott Franklin, Director, Next Level Marketing
Sponsored by Kasteel Cru
Please join us to learn about a new category of beer that is just
first being discovered. The description from Beer Advocate states,
"One of the newest and most interesting styles of beer, the Bière
de Champagne has much potential within the beer industry as a top-shelf
crossover beer."
The discussion will focus on the history of this style, the process
in which they are made, and will finish with a tasting of 2-3 beers
made with Champagne yeast.
Scott Franklin has represented luxury wine, spirits and beer brands for
over 10 years and is currently a Director at Next Level Marketing.
