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2016
“Experimental Brewing: Brewers Gone Wild!”
Speaking on the 2016 theme: “Koelschips” moderated by David Edgar:
Jason Yester, Brewmaster/Founder, Trinity Brewing Co., Colorado Springs, CO
Chase Healey, Brewmaster/Co-Founder, Prairie Artisan Ales, Tulsa, OK
Jeffrey Stuffings, Founder, Jester King Brewery, Austin, TX
“How Local Ingredients and a Remote Location Have Pushed Brewing Innovation at Alaskan”
Geoff Larson, President & Co-Founder, Alaskan Brewing and Bottling Company, Juneau, AK
“Shades of Darkness”
Omar Ansari, Founder & President, Surly Brewing Company, Minneapolis, MN
“CraftBeer.com Beer & Food Experience”
Julia Herz & Chef Adam Dulye, Brewers Association
“Check The Blend: Tasting a Blend of The Cut from Start to Finish”
Troy Casey, Founder/Owner, Casey Brewing & Blending, Glenwood Springs, CO
“Sourcing Barrels”
Noah Steingraeber, Lead Barrel Slinger/Marketing Director, Rocky Mountain Barrel Company, Wheat Ridge, CO
Panelists:
Patrick Rue, The Bruery
Eric Ponce, Goose Island Beer Co.
Jonathan Buford, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
Andy Parker, Avery Brewing Co.
Troy Casey, Casey Brewing & Blending
“Miracles From Mistakes”
John Holl, Editor, All About Beer Magazine, Durham, NC
Panelists:
Jennifer Glanville, Boston Beer Co.
Karen Hamilton, Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Jared Long, Altitude Chophouse & Brewery
Neil Fisher, WeldWerks Brewing Co.
“How to Cook With Beer: Wandering Around Your Kitchen With Ginger”
Ginger Johnson, CEO/Founder, Women Enjoying Beer & Ginger Johnson LLC, Talent, OR
“Experimental Homebrewing- Mad Science in the Pursuit of Great Beer”
Denny Conn & Drew Beechum, Co-Authors, Experimental Homebrewing- Mad Science in the Pursuit of Great Beer
“Build Your Beer IQ: The Science Behind Flavor”
Dr. Nicole Garneau, Flavor Lab, LLC, Denver, CO
2015
“Experimental Brewing: Brewers Gone Wild!”
Speaking on the 2015 theme: “Stouts: Beyond Tradition” moderated by David Edgar:
John Mallett, Production Manager, Bell’s Brewery, Kalamazoo, MI
Cory King, Head Brewer, Perennial Artisan Ales, St. Louis, MO
Brian Dunn, Founder/Owner, Great Divide Brewing Co., Denver, CO
Dr. Jeremy Gobien, Owner/Head Brewer, Copper Kettle Brewing Co., Denver, CO
“Yeast Cultures & Keg Refermentation”
Jef Versele, Owner, Brouwerij Van Steenberge, East Flanders, Belgium
“Non-Traditional Ingredients”
Ron Kloth, Founder/Owner, Papago Brewing Co., Scottsdale, AZ
“CraftBeer.com’s Palate Trips and an Insider Tasting”
Julia Herz & Chef Adam Dulye, Brewers Association
“American Style Sour Beer”
Ben Knutson, Specialty Sour & Barrel Aged Beers, AC Golden Brewing Co.
“Belgian Inspiration”
Peter Bouckaert, Brewmaster, New Belgium Brewing Co., Ft. Collins, CO
Lauren Salazar, Wood Cellar Manager, New Belgium Brewing Co., Ft. Collins, CO
“Beer & Food with the Beervangelist”
Fred Bueltmann, Owner/VP of Sales & Marketing, New Holland Brewing Co., New Holland, MI
“Harvesting Yeast from Strange Places”
John Holl, Editor, All About Beer Magazine
Panelists:
John Bricker, Three Barrel Brewing Co.
Matt Brophy, Flying Dog Brewery
Ryan Scott, Odd 13 Brewing Co.
James Howat, Former Future Brewing Co.
“Send in the Clones: Sensory Analysis and Recipe Formulation Techniques for Homebrewers”
Amahl Turczyn, Associate Editor, Zymurgy & The New Brewer Magazines
“Vintage Beer: Identifying Cellar-Worthy Brews”
Patrick Dawson, Author, Vintage Beer
2014
“Experimental Brewing: Brewers Gone Wild!”
Speaking on the 2014 theme: “Saisons” moderated by David Edgar:
Jason Yester, Brewmaster/Owner, Trinity Brewing Co., Colorado Springs, CO
Stephen Pauwels, Brewmaster, Boulevard Brewing Co., Kansas City, MO
Dann Paquette, Brewmaster, Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project, Somerville, MA
Bryan Greenhagen, Founder/Fermenter, Mystic Brewery, Chelsea, MA
“Blending Barrel Aged Beers, Part I & Part II”
Cam O’Connor, Brewmaster, Deschutes Brewing Co., Bend, OR and
Scott Vaccaro, Owner/Brewmaster, Captain Lawrence Brewing Co., Elmsford, NY
“CraftBeer.com’s Winter Seasonals & the Brewers Who Brew Them”
Julia Herz, Moderator
Jeffrey Green, Very Nice Brewing Co., Evergreen, CO
Cory Forster, Dillon Dam Brewery, Dillon, CO
Omar Ansari, Surly Brewing Co., Minneapolis, MN
Scott Vaccaro, Captain Lawrence Brewing Co., Elmsford, NY
“Mmmmm! Ahhhhh! Beer In Food: Cooking With The Best ingredient In Your Kitchen”
Ginger Johnson, Founder/Operator, Women Enjoying Beer, Ashland, OR
“Brewing with Brettanomyces”
Chad Yakobson, Founder/Brewmaster, Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, Denver, CO
“Exploring Malt: Color, Aroma & Flavor”
John Holl, Editor, All About Beer Magazine
Panelists: Will Meyers, Brewmaster, Cambridge Brewing Co., Cambridge, MA
John Mallett, Production Manager, Bell’s Brewery, Kalamazoo, MI
Omar Ansari, Owner, Surly Brewing Co., Minneapolis, MN
Tim Matthews, Head Brewer, Oskar Blues Brewery, Longmont, CO
2013
“Experimental Brewing: Brewers Gone Wild!”
Speaking on the 2013 theme: “Smoke” moderated by David Edgar:
Ro Guenzel, Brewmaster, Left Hand Brewing Co., Longmont, CO
Geoff Larson, Brewmaster/Owner, Alaskan Brewing Co., Juneau, AK, Co-Author, “Smoked Beers: History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes”
Ray Daniels, Co-Author, “Smoked Beers: History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes” & Creator, Cicerone Certification Program
“All About Barleywines”
Kevin DeLange, Brewmaster/Owner, Dry Dock Brewing Co., Aurora, CO
“Oak Three Ways: Fermented, Aged & Wild”
Matt Brynildson, Brewmaster, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA
“Creating Flavor – The Art of Blending Hops”
Daniel Bradford, Publisher, All About Beer Magazine, Durham, NC
“Brewing Belgian Styles”
Steven Pauwels, Brewmaster, Boulevard Brewing Co., Kansas City, MO
“The Beer in My Cheese”
Bill Graham, Brewmaster, Ska Brewing Co., Durango, CO
“CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Pairing Taste-Off”
Moderated by Julia Herz, Brewers Association
Victor: Shawn DeWitt, Coronado Brewing Co., Coronado, CA
Challengers: Scott Witsoe of Wit’s End Brewing Co.,Denver, CO
Nathan Venner of the Altitude Chophouse & Brewery, Laramie, WY
Geoff Larson of Alaskan Brewing Co., Juneau, AK
2012
“Colorado Double IPAs”
Todd Usry, Brewmaster/Director of Brewing Operations, Breckenridge Brewery, Denver, CO with special guests Doug Odell of Odell Brewing Co. & Dave Thibodeau of Ska Brewing Co., and moderated by Steve Kurowski of the Colorado Brewers Guild.
“Maltilicious – the Building Blocks of Flavor”
John Mallett, Production Manager for Bell’s Brewing Co., Kalamazoo, MI
“The Marriage of Good Beer & Good Music”
Sam Calagione, President/Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, DE
“The Elements of Flavor”
Daniel Bradford, Publisher, All About Beer Magazine, Durham, North Carolina
“Craft Beer & Cigar Pairing”
Paul Gatza, Director of the Brewers Association, Boulder, CO
Jeremy Weiner, Smoker Friendly International, Denver, CO
Travis Pappenheim, Altadis USA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
“Experimental Brewing: Brewers Gone Wild!”
Speaking on the 2012 theme: “The Evolution of a Barrel” moderated by David Edgar:
- Yuri DeLeon, Cooperages 1912, Napa, CA
- Andy Causey & Mitch Abate of Downslope Distilling, Centennial, CO
- Matt Brynildson, Brewmaster for Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA
- Joe Mohrfeld, Head Brewer for Odell Brewing Co., Ft. Collins, CO
“CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Pairing Taste-Off”
Moderated by Julia Herz, Brewers Association
Victor: Rick Chapman, Coronado Brewing Co., Coronado, CA
Challengers: Steven Pauwels, Boulevard Brewing Co., Kansas City, MO
Kevin Bolen, Grand Teton Brewing Co., Victor, ID
John Mallett, Bell’s Brewing Co., Kalamazoo, MI
2011
“SlowBrew Tour of Belgium”
Chris Bauweraerts, Co-Founder of Brasserie d’Achouffe, Ardennes, Belgium
“Belgian Yeast”
Steven Pauwels, Brewmaster for Boulevard Brewing Co., Kansas City, MO
“Regional Brewing Traditions Around the World”
Sam Calagione, President/Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, DE
“Hops, Hops & More Hops”
Daniel Bradford, Publisher, All About Beer Magazine, Durham, North Carolina
“Experimental Brewing: Brewers Gone Wild!”
Speaking on the 2010 theme: “The World of Sours” & Moderated by David Edgar:
- Sean Knoll, Vice President of Artisanal Imports, Denver, CO
- Adam Avery, Brewmaster/Founder of Avery Brewing Co., Boulder, CO
- Tomme Arthur, Brewmaster/Director of Operations for Lost Abbey/Port Brewing Co., San Marcos, CA
“CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Pairing Taste-Off”
Moderated by Julia Herz, Brewers Association
Victor: Steven Pauwels, Boulevard Brewing Co., Kansas City, MO
Challengers: Matt Brophy, Flying Dog Brewing Co., Frederick, MD
Todd Usury, Breckenridge Brewing Co., Denver, CO
Kevin Selvy, Crazy Mountain Brewing Co., Edwards, CO
2010
“Brewing with Monks”
Lodewijk Swinkels, Brewmaster for LaTrappe at Bierbrouwerij Koningshoeven, Berkel-Enschot, The Netherlands
“La Folie: Wood Aged Sour Beers”
Peter Bouckaert, Brewmaster for New Belgium Brewing Co., Ft. Collins, CO
“Experimental Brewing: Brewers Gone Wild!” sponsored by White Labs Yeast Co.
Speaking on the 2010 theme: “Generations of Brewing” & Moderated by David Edgar:
- John Mallett, Production Manager, Bells Brewing Co., Kalamazoo, MI
- Sam Calagione, President/Founder, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, DE
- Steven Pauwels, Brewmaster for Boulevard Brewing Co., Kansas City, MO
- Kevin DeLange, Owner/Operator of Dry Dock Brewing Co., Aurora, CO
“Food & Beer Pairing Challenge: A Global Big Beers Competition”
Moderated by Julia Herz, Brewers Association
Victor: Steven Pauwels, Boulevard Brewing Co., Kansas City, MO
Challengers: Peter Bouckaert, New Belgium Brewing Co, Ft. Collins, CO
Ron Kloth, Papago Brewing Co., Scottsdale, AZ
Rob Tod, Allagash Brewing Co., Portland, ME
Nick Ison, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico, CA
2009
“Funkification: Funky Beers from Wine Country”
Vinnie Cilurzo, Brewmaster/Owner, Russian River Brewing Co., Santa Rosa, CO
“Recipe Development: A Practical Approach”
Matt Brophy, Director of Brewing Operations, Flying Dog Brewery, Fredericktown, MD
“Experimental Brewing: Brewers Gone Wild!” sponsored by White Labs Yeast Co. Speaking on the 2009 theme: “Micro to Macro” & Moderated by JoAnne Carilli-Stevenson:
- C. Andy Brown, Brewmaster, Wynkoop Brewing Co., Denver, CO
- Casey Hughes, Brewmaster, Flying Fish Brewing Co., Cherry Hill, NJ
- Nick Ison, Brewer & Cellarman, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico, CA
- Kristin Zantop, Brewmaster, Anheuser-Busch/ Michelob, St. Louis, MO
“Food & Beer Pairing Challenge: A Global Big Beers Competition”
Moderated by Julia Herz, Brewers Association
Victor: Will Meyers, Cambridge Brewing Co., Cambridge, MA
Challengers: Adam Avery, Avery Brewing Co, Boulder, CO
Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, DE
Tony Simmons, Pagosa Brewing Co., Pagosa Springs, CO
Kate Stamps, Duval USA, Cooperstown, NY
2008
“The Veritas Series”
Tomme Arthur, Director of Operations for Port Brewing & The Lost Abbey, San Diego, CA
“Malt & Hops: Aromas & Flavors”
Doug Odell, Brewmaster/Owner, Odell Brewing, Ft. Collins, CO
“Experimental Brewing: Brewers Gone Wild!” sponsored by White Labs Yeast Co.
Moderated by JoAnne Carilli-Stevenson
“Ancient Ales”
Sam Calagione, Founder, President, Dogfish head Craft Brewery, Milton, DE
“Brett and Microbiology”
Peter Bouckaert, Brewmaster, New Belgium Brewing Co., Ft. Collins, CO
“Creating New Styles”
Will Meyers, Brewmaster, Cambridge Brewing Co, Cambridge, MA
“Cellaring – Why, When & How”
Adam Avery, Founder/Brewmaster, Avery Brewing Co., Boulder, CO
“Cheese & Chocolate Challenge: A Global Big Beers Competition”
Moderated by Julia Herz, Brewers Association
Victor: Peter Bouckaert, New Belgium Brewing Co., Ft. Collins, CO
Challengers: Will Meyers, Cambridge Brewing Co., Cambridge, MA
Adam Avery, Avery Brewing Co, Boulder, CO
Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, DE
Jay Baum, Manneken-Brussels Imports
Sean Knoll, Artisanal Imports
2007
“Belgian Beer: The New Generation”
Hildegard Van Ostaden, Owner/Brewmaster, and Bas Van Ostaden, Owner/Astist/& Storyteller, Brouwerij de Leyerth, West Flanders, Belgium
“Beer & Cheese”
Brian Dunn, Founder/Brewmaster, Great Divide Brewing, Denver, CO
2006
“Barrel-Aging Beer”
Rob Tod, Founder/Brewmaster, Allagash Brewing Co., Portland, ME
“Aging Barleywines”
Eric Wallace, Co-Founder/Brewmaster, Left Hand Brewing Co., Longmont, CO
2005
“Hops and Randalling” and “High Alcohol Brewing”
Sam Calagione, Founder/Pres., Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, DE
Adam Avery, Founder/Brewmaster, Avery Brewing Co., Boulder, CO
2004
“Cooking with Beer”
Rick Kangas, Executive Chef, Grouse Mountain Grill, Beaver Creek, CO
“Transatlantic Kriek: The Story”
Shawn Hines, New Belgium Brewing, Ft. Collins, CO
“The Effects of Aging on Belgian Beers/ Vertical Tasting”
Adam Avery, Founder/ Brewmaster, Avery Brewing Co., Boulder, CO
2003
“Aging & Vintages of Specialty Beers”
Adam Avery, Founder/Brewmaster, Avery Brewing Co., Boulder, CO
“Beer & Cheese Pairings”
Brian Dunn, Founder/Brewmaster, Great Divide Brewing, Denver, CO
Eric Wallace, Co-Founder/Brewmaster, Left Hand Brewing Co.,Longmont, CO
Sean Knoll, Owner, Paragon Importers (Chimay), Denver, CO
Adam Avery, Founder/Brewmaster, Avery Brewing Co, Boulder, CO
2002
“Aging and Vintages of Specialty Beers”
Adam Avery, Founder/Brewmaster, Avery Brewing Co., Boulder, CO
“All About Belgians”
Sean Knoll, Owner, Paragon Imports, Denver, CO
2001
“Aging and Vintages of Specialty Beers”
Adam Avery, Founder/Brewmaster, Avery Brewing Co., Boulder, CO
“All About Belgians”
New Belgium Brewing Staff, Ft. Collins, CO
CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Pairing Taste-Off Winners
2013 CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Pairing Taste-Off Winner
Shawn DeWitt (Owner, Coronado Brewing Company) has won this challenge two years in a row! Cypress Grove Purple Haze on Trader Joe’s Raisin Rosemary Crisps with Coronado’s Hoppy Daze Belgian IPA. It was a glorious pairing.
2012 CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Pairing Taste-Off Winners
Rick Chapman (Owner, Coronado Brewing) and Daniel Jensen (Brewmaster, Coronado Brewing)
Idiot IPA & Red Dragon Welsh Cheese
2011 CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Pairing Taste-Off Winner
Steven Pauwels (Boulevard Brewing Company)
Boulevard Tank 7 Saison paired with Grafton Aged Cheddar Reserve
2010 CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Pairing Taste-Off Winner
Steven Pauwels (Boulevard Brewing Company)
Bourbon Barrel Aged Quadrupel paired with Crème Brulée Ice Cream
2009 CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Pairing Taste-Off Winner
Will Myers (Cambridge Brewing Company)
Barleywine paired with Point Reyes Original Blue
2008 CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Pairing Taste-Off Winner
Peter Bouckaert (New Belgium Brewing Company)
Le Fleur paired with Grafton Two Year-Aged Cheddar