Brewing conferences are the best places to meet up with like minded beer enthusiasts, experts, and connoisseurs.
At these conferences, you can receive the latest beer and brewing news, an education on all things beer and brewing, and build your knowledge on the brewing industry.
Brewing conferences are also great places to network. Whether you’re new to the brewing industry or been in the game a while, these are fantastic places to help further your business with the right contacts.
It’s important to be part of a community wherever you are. Whether it be personal or for professional purposes, being part of a community will keep you in the loop regarding important events.
The same applies to the brewing community. At brewing conferences, you can join and build this community and share ideas to help improve your brewing and beer quality.
Fortunately, many brewing conferences take place across the United States every year. Whether you’re on the east coast, the west coast, or somewhere in the middle, there will be a brewing conference that is not too far away for you.
In today’s post, we are going to guide you through the very best brewing conferences you must visit in the United States.
Each one is unique but they all have a few things in common – they are a great place to meet other brewers and help further your brewing career.
Best Brewing Conferences In America
Ohio Craft Brewers Conference
Location: Dayton, OH US
Date: Tuesday, 31 Jan 2023 – Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023
In early 2023, you can learn all about brewing with educational seminars at the Ohio Craft Brewers Conference.
Held at the Dayton Convention Center in Dayton, Ohio, this conference features industry vendors, expert speakers, and a range of amazing networking opportunities to grow your business.
Whether you’re planning to start a brewery, are a vendor in the craft beer industry, or work for a brewing company, there is something at this brewing conference to suit everyone. And, best of all, there will be plenty of craft beers to try out too!
New England Craft Brew Summit
Location: Portland, ME US
Date: Thursday, 09 Mar 2023
Featuring more than 20 educational sessions and a vendor expo, the New England Craft Brew Summit is a must-visit conference if you’re around Portland in March 2023.
There will be interactive talks on many topics that are centered on the brewing industry. Some examples include talks on business operations, technical brewing, and hospitality.
Rod Tod of Allagash Brewing will be making an appearance as a speaker to share his knowledge and insight with guests.
Another guest speaker at the brewing conference will be Neil Witte, the Quality Ambassador for the Brewers’ Association.
As one of 18 master Cicerones (a beer expert), you will get to learn about some in-depth information regarding brewing and beer to take your beer journey to the next level.
Craft Brewers Conference Brewexpo America
Location: Nashville, TN US
Date: Sunday, 07 May 2023 – Wednesday, 10 May 2023
The Craft Brewers Conference Brewexpo America will have a line up of 14 educational tracks to help brewers of all levels.
Educational talks will be on a variety of subjects, such as brewing businesses, thought leadership, planning, sales and distribution, and information on brewing operations.
Considered to be the “number one environment in North America for concentrated, affordable brewing education,” the Craft Brewers Conference Brewexpo America will be the perfect place for brewers to share their ideas to help everyone improve their brewing performance and quality.
The ideal place to develop your brewing empire!
Master Brewers Conference
Location: Seattle, WA US
Date: Friday, 06 Oct 2023 – Sunday, 08 Oct 2023
Seattle is a great city to experience brewing at its best. And, Washington state itself is home to some amazing breweries, such as the Fremont Brewing Company, and The Lucky Envelope Brewery.
Head to the Masters Brewing Conference in Seattle in late 2023 and you will no doubt rub shoulders with many of Washington’s finest brewers.
As you should expect, there will be a variety of speakers talking about the brewing industry and giving you insight into how you can improve your brewery.
So, head to the Westin Seattle from the 6th to 8th October 2023 to learn all about brewing and more.
World Brewing Congress
Location: Minneapolis, MN US
Date: Saturday, 17 Aug 2024 – Tuesday, 20 Aug 2024
Taking place at the Minneapolis Convention Center, the World Brewing Congress is an event to help build the global brewing network. It will be a place to exchange important brewing industry knowledge as well as research.
At the conference, the American Society of Brewing Chemists and Master Brewers Association of the Americas will gather to share valuable information on brewing and beer.
There will be brewers and experts from over 30 countries speaking about brewing and production, sales and marketing, quality assurance, research and development, plant engineering and packaging, and overall brewing education.
If you’re in or around Minneapolis at this time, this is one conference you can not miss!
In Summary
We are truly spoiled for choice when it comes to brewing conferences in the U.S. Above is just a small selection of the very best to visit over the next few years.
Happy brewing!
