Join the ASBC for "Managing Brewery Production and ​Operations through COVID-19." Moderated by Scott Britton and Dana Sedin, this panel discussion will host several industry leaders to answer questions, and provide recommendations, on how to continue with basic operations while surviving this crisis. Topics including implementing social distancing, practical strategies to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure, best practices for maintaining beer quality and inventory levels (i.e., excessive inventory/out-of-codes), and considerations when contemplating minimal production, a shutdown of operations, or start-up after closure will surely be open for discussion.

About the Panelist

Steve Breezley
Avery Brewing Company

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Jeff Cornell
AC Golden Brewing Co.

 Jeff Cornell has over 19 years with Molson Coors and is currently the General Manager of AC Golden Brewing Company, a craft brewing operation and brand incubator in Golden, Colorado. Prior to his current role, he was Director of Craft Supply Chain supporting and enabling Tenth & Blake’s craft breweries. In addition, he has held a variety of roles including Manager of Brewing Innovation and Development, Head Brewer for AC Golden Brewing Company, and Manager of Corporate Chemistry, Sensory and Microbiology. 

Prior to joining the brewing industry, he was the Product Specialist for chromatography detectors for Sievers Instruments supporting a variety of industries including petroleum, petrochemical, foods and beverages.

The balance of Jeff’s career was in the environmental business holding several roles culminating with Organic Chemistry Operations Manager at the nation’s largest commercial environmental laboratory at the time.

Jeff holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Colorado State University and an MSc. with Distinction in Brewing and Distilling from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland. He has been an active member of the ASBC since 2000, a member of the Board of Directors from 2010-15 and served as President in 2013-14.

 

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Ken Grossman
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Ken Grossman founded Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in 1980, with the goal of providing his customers with the kind of beer he likes to drink.  He is known throughout the beer industry for his uncompromising approach to quality, financial savviness, and firm belief that a rising tide lifts all boats.  Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is a steadfastly family owned and operated business, run on Grossman’s philosophy of environmental, social and economic health, and is considered one of the premier craft breweries in the United States.

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John Mallett
Bell's Brewery​

John Mallett has directed a production at Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo MI since 2001. John serves on many brewing Technical Committees and Boards including the Brewer’s Association, Master Brewers Association of the Americas, the American Malting Barley Association and the Hop Quality Group. He has lectured and written extensively on beer and brewing over his 30+ years in the industry. In 2002, John was the recipient of the Institute for Brewing Studies Russell Schehrer Award for brewing innovation. He is the author of Malt; A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse. 

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Jason Perkins
Allagash Brewing Company​

Jason Perkins is the Brewmaster and VP of Brewing Operations for Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine.  He has worked in Craft Brewing for over 22 years.   He is currently a Brewers Association Board member and serves as the co-chair for the BA Technical Committee.​

Now in the ASBC bookstore!

IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale​

Explore the evolution of one of craft beer’s most popular styles, India pale ale.

Loaded with brewing tips from some of the country’s best brewers, IPA covers techniques from water treatment to hopping procedures.