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Branching Out: A Homebrewer’s Guide to Scaling to Commercial

  • Speaker: Ari Miller-Sisson
  • Track: General
  • Homebrew Con 2026
  • Asheville

Description This presentation is for individuals who wish to work in or start a commercial brewery. I will address the appropriate manner to transition from homebrewer to commercial brewer. Drawing from personal experience moving from homebrewing, to being trained in school, to working in numerous…

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Bringing Back the Joy of Homebrewing

  • Speakers: Denny Conn Drew Beechum
  • Track: General
  • Homebrew Con 2026
  • Asheville

Description Every long time hobbyist has hit a lull - been there, done that, ho hum, I can buy a pack of good beer around the corner. So how do you spark the joy and get back to brewing. How do you keep the joy…

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Bringing Back the Joy of Homebrewing

  • Speakers: Denny Conn Drew Beechum
  • Track: General
  • Homebrew Con 2026
  • Asheville

Description Every long time hobbyist has hit a lull - been there, done that, ho hum, I can buy a pack of good beer around the corner. So how do you spark the joy and get back to brewing. How do you keep the joy…

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Clean Beer Starts with Clean Equipment: Advanced Cleaning and Sanitation

  • Speaker: Dana Kapron
  • Track: General
  • Homebrew Con 2026
  • Asheville

Description  While most homebrewers recognize the importance of cleaning and sanitizing, many do not fully understand the underlying science or how to optimize these practices for consistent, high-quality results. This session will go beyond the basics to explore the “why” behind effective cleaning and…

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The 50-Year-Old Virgin: Homebrewing Insights from a Rookie

  • Speaker: Brian Biggs
  • Track: General
  • Homebrew Con 2026
  • Asheville

Description "I'm never going to homebrew. I don't have the space…I don't like IPAs…and I don't have a beard and/or man-bun." What does homebrewing look like to an outsider? What are the barriers to entry? And what finally gets them going after years of resistance?…

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The AI-Powered Pint: Bitters, Bytes, and Better Beer

  • Speaker: Mark Schaad
  • Track: General
  • Homebrew Con 2026
  • Asheville

Description Unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize your brew day. This session explores how AI acts as a digital mentor, analyzing fermentation data and water chemistry to achieve BJCP-level precision. From recipe formulation to troubleshooting off-flavors with predictive modeling, learn practical ways…

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