Virginia Craft Beer Summit & Gala

Description

The Virginia Craft Beer Summit & Gala is the biggest and most exciting gathering of the year for craft brewers across the Commonwealth—a place to connect with industry peers, share a pint, and celebrate the incredible people behind every brewery. Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon and evening of camaraderie, recognition, and great beer!

NEW! Kick off Monday, August 11, with technical programming featuring industry experts, including Bart Watson from the Brewers Association, and sessions featuring real ale, sales strategies, distribution, and more. Then, join us as we toast the winners of the Best Firkin Beer in VA™ Real Ale Competition and the Virginia Craft Beer Cup!

Are you brewing the best firkin beer in VA? Prove it! Join us for an informal competition on Monday afternoon during the educational summit. Registered guests of the Virginia Craft Beer Summit & Gala are invited to compete for the Best Firkin Beer in VA™ Award. Complete this brief form to enter the competition.

If you submitted three (3) or more beers to compete in the Virginia Craft Beer Cup, you will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to the Virginia Craft Beer Summit & Gala. To redeem your tickets, contact Amanda Kersey.

Virginia Craft Beer Summit & Gala Agenda

1 - 5 PM | Summit: Professional Sessions & Best Firkin Beer in VA™ Real Ale Competition
5 - 6 PM | Sip & Stroll: Beer Share, Exhibit Hall Bingo & Networking
6 - 9 PM | Gala: Cornhole Tournament, Dinner & Awards

Summit: Professional Sessions & Best Firkin Beer in VA™ Real Ale Competition

1 PM | Opening Remarks & Firkin Competition Beer Tasting

Bill Spence, Chairman, Virginia Craft Brewers Guild; President, St. George Brewing Co.

1:10 PM | Bringing Sexy Back: Cask-Conditioned Beer

1:50 PM | Tasting Session Break

2 PM | New Guild Retail & Distribution Programs

Bill Spence, Chairman, Virginia Craft Brewers Guild; President, St. George Brewing Co.
Brett Vassey, President & CEO, Virginia Craft Brewers Guild

2:45 PM | Tasting Session Break

3 PM | Award-Winning Beer: How to Increase Sales, Brand Awareness & Customer Loyalty

Bill Butcher, Founder, Port City Brewing Company
Eric McKay, Co-Founder, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Dakota Rust, Executive Director, Virginia Beer Distribution Company

3:45 PM | Tasting Session Break

4 PM | Keynote | The State of the Craft Beer Industry: Headwinds or the New Reality?

Bart Watson, President & CEO, Brewers Association

Sip & Stroll: Beer Share, Exhibit Hall Bingo & Networking

Gala: Games, Dinner & Awards

Buffet Dinner & Remarks

Cornhole Tournament presented by Blueprint Financial

Best Firkin Beer in VA™ & Virginia Craft Beer Cup Awards

Plan Your Stay

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