Spending Less: Tax Credits and Brewery Compliance in CA Speakers: Diane Hoffman, ADP Learn Strategies to maximize tax credits applicable to breweries while discussing common compliance issues faced by our industry in California. This seminar is a must for all admin, HR professionals and brewery owners.
What You'll Learn: Maximizing Tax Credits - Discover strategies to take full advantage of tax credits available to breweries Compliance Issues - Gain insights into common compliance issues faced by SD breweries --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From Grain to Labor: A Deep Dive into Beer Production Costs Speaker: Teddy Gowan, Societe Brewing Co.
As your brewery continues to grow, understanding the intricacies of production costs is crucial for maintaining profitability.
What You'll Learn From a Brewers Perspective: Comprehensive Cost Breakdown- Learn about the various components of production costs, including raw materials, packaging, labor and overhead Actionable Insights - Discuss areas where you can optimize operations and reduce expenses Boosting the Bottom Line - Explore practical tips understanding and tracking your true COGs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bridging Borders: Connecting Baja Brewers with San Diego Speakers: Gerado Grijalva (Farland Aleworks), Ryan Brooks (SouthNorte), Ivan Felix (Insugente), Ramon Cruz (Farland)
Join us for an insightful discussion with brewers from Tijuana and the greater Baja region as they share their experiences and perspectives on the craft beer industry south of the border. This panel will explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Baja brewers and the potential for greater cross-boarder collaborations.
What You'll Learn: Challenges and Opportunities - Regulatory hurdles and market opportunities with insight into cultural influences of the region Cross-boarder Collaboration - Discuss potential areas for collaboration opportunities to spark mutual growth between Baja and SD breweries
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Legislative Landscape: A Craft Beer Update with the California Craft Brewers Association Speakers: Lori Ajax, CCBA
Join Lori Ajax, Executive Director of the California Craft Brewers Association for an essential legislative update tailored for the craft beer industry. This session will provide the latest insights into state policies affecting breweries, including recent changes in regulations, upcoming legislative initiatives and ongoing advocacy efforts.
What You'll Learn: Recent Regulatory Changes - Understand the latest changes in regulations and how they impact brewery operations Legislative Initiatives - Learn about upcoming legislative proposals that could affect your business Ongoing Advocacy Efforts - Discover the efforts being undertaken by the CCBA to support and protect craft breweries in CA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hops in 2024 and Beyond Speakers: Chris Hudson (The Hop Guild), Jackie Crosby (Crosby Hops), Mark Amador (Country Malt)
Dive into the world of hops with an engaging discussion on current hop production trends, coupled with a hands-on hop rubbing session. This seminar is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of the current crop year and what the hop market looks like over the next few years.
What You'll Learn: Current Trends in Hop Production - Discover the latest developments in cultivation, harvesting and processing in an ever-changing climate Hands-on Experience - Participate in a hop rubbing session to gain a tactical understanding of various hop varieties --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Navigating Distribution Models for Breweries: Best Practices and Insights Speakers: Marty Ochs (Resident Brewing), Remy Zurita (Hopnonymous Brewing) Choosing the right distribution model is crucial for small and emerging breweries. Join us for an educational seminar that will explore the pros and cons of self-distribution versus wholesale distribution, helping you make an informed choice for your brand as shelf and tap space tightens.
What You'll Learn: Self-Distribution - Greater control over your brand, develop relationships with your buyers, logistical complexities Wholesale Distribution - Broader market reach, lower profit margins, reduced direct overhead
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Timeless Taproom Tactics: How to Master the Four Fundamentals of a Wildly Profitable Taproom Speaker: Derek Smith, Small Batch Standard
It's no secret that for most breweries, the lion's share of the profit comes from the taproom. But even so, many are operating far below their potential. In fact, our data reveals that some are generating anywhere between 2-5x the profit of their local competition!
So how can the "everday" brewery" bridge the gap? In this session, we'll uncover why this is and provide practical guidelines that any taproom can use to maximize profit and success.
Learning Objectives: 1) Understand where profit in the taproom comes from and why it's important 2) How each of the Four Fundamentals contribute to the bottom line: Beer, Food, Brand and Team 3) What the best taprooms do to drive consistent, profitable, beer sales 4) How to runa lean, mean food program that puts butts-in-seats and maximizes revenue 5) The Ingredients that can turn your brand into a powerful marketing machine 6) How to build and maintain an efficient, service-driven team that keeps customers coming back again and again --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How Market Trends Influence Innovation in Yeast Speakers: Chris White (White Labs), Kyle Somer (Lallemand Brewing), Erik Fowler - Moderator Join us as we explore yeast innovation and demand in the brewing industry and how market dynamics are shaping its development.
What You'll Learn: Yeast Innovations - New yeast strains and products, fermentation techniques, production formats and how the market is encouraging new innovations and product types Market Impact and Opportunities - Opportunities for staying ahead and getting the most from your yeast and working with your supplier, fermentation techniques to allow you to differentiate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elevate Your Taproom Experience by Adding a Food Program Speakers: Jake Nunes (Modern Times), Jeff Weiderkehr (Burning Beard Brewing), Dustin Hauk (Hauk Architecture)
This seminar will teach you how to best integrate food service into your brewery taproom. The panelists will guide you through each step in the process from concept to development and execution while discussing the benefits and challenge of expanding your offerings.
What You'll Learn: Menu Design and Kitchen Setup - The challenges and opportunities of designing a cost effective menu that fit your guests needs while considering how the menu plays a role during kitchen build-out Compliance and Staffing - Cover the regulatory hurdles faced by adding a food program and kitchen. The panel will also cover what staffing looks like and what opportunities and challenges come with expanding a new department
