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Brew Talks: Industry Discussions, Networking & Beers on July 12

Brewbound’s Brew Talks meetup series, presented by Dogfish Head, travels to Boston, MA. Beer industry leaders will meet for an afternoon session of networking, beers and high-level discussions. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 12th from 3PM to 6PM ET at the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Beer industry professionals interested in watching the panel discussions can either join the meetup in-person in Boston, MA or access the free livestream. Prior registration is required.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Massachusetts Brewers Guild. Supplier and service companies wishing to attend the event should inquire about sponsorship opportunities.

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Brew Talks Presenting Sponsor

Brew Talks Boston 2023 Speakers

  • Adam Romanow, Founder, Castle Island Brewing - Brew Talks Boston 2023

    Adam Romanow

    Founder, Castle Island Brewing

  • Kimberly Golinski, President & General Manager, Wormtown Brewery - Brew Talks Boston 2023

    Kimberly Golinski

    President & General Manager, Wormtown Brewery

  • Sam Calagione, co-founder, Dogfish Head - Brew Talks Boston 2023

    Sam Calagione

    co-founder, Dogfish Head

  • Dave Williams, VP of analytics and insights, Bump Williams Consulting - Brew Talks Boston 2023

    Dave Williams

    VP of analytics and insights, Bump Williams Consulting

  • Megan Parisi, Head brewer, Samuel Adams downtown Boston taproom, Boston Beer Company - Brew Talks Boston 2023

    Megan Parisi

    Head brewer, Samuel Adams downtown Boston taproom, Boston Beer Company

  • Naveen Pawar, Co-founder, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. - Brew Talks Boston 2023

    Naveen Pawar

    Co-founder, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.

  • Kristen Burke, Chief Corporate Growth Officer, Burke Distributing - Brew Talks Boston 2023

    Kristen Burke

    Chief Corporate Growth Officer, Burke Distributing

  • Dino Funari, Founder, Vitamin Sea Brewing - Brew Talks Boston 2023

    Dino Funari

    Founder, Vitamin Sea Brewing

  • Andrea Starr, Director of Beer Merchandising, Total Wine & More - Brew Talks Boston 2023

    Andrea Starr

    Director of Beer Merchandising, Total Wine & More

Brew Talks Boston 2023 Timeline

Print the agenda for Wednesday, July 12

Please note: All times US Eastern Time

  • 3:00 PM
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    3:30 PM

    Doors Open + Networking

  • 3:30 PM
    -
    3:40 PM

    A Conversation with the Massachusetts Brewers Guild

    Castle Island's Adam Romanow gives an update on the guild's legislative agenda.
    • Adam Romanow
      , Founder, Castle Island Brewing
    • Adam Romanow, Founder, Castle Island Brewing

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  • 3:40 PM
    -
    4:15 PM

    After the Haze Craze: What’s Next for New England IPAs

    Before hazy IPAs became a national phenomenon, the style originated in New England. Now, the style accounts for 9% of all craft beer sold in off-premise retailers. What is next for the hazy IPA? 
    • Kimberly Golinski
      , President & General Manager, Wormtown Brewery
    • Naveen Pawar
      , Co-founder, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.
    • Megan Parisi
      , Head brewer, Samuel Adams downtown Boston taproom, Boston Beer Company
    • Dino Funari
      , Founder, Vitamin Sea Brewing
    • Kimberly Golinski, President & General Manager, Wormtown Brewery
    • Naveen Pawar, Co-founder, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.
    • Megan Parisi, Head brewer, Samuel Adams downtown Boston taproom, Boston Beer Company
    • Dino Funari, Founder, Vitamin Sea Brewing

    Watch Video

  • 4:15 PM
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    4:45 PM

    Networking & Beer Break

  • 4:45 PM
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    5:30 PM

    State of the Industry: A Three Tier Reality Check

    It is time to check-in with wholesalers and retailers on the state of the market, their current and future priorities, how they are approaching new brands and supplier partners, and how that has changed given the industry’s economic environment. 
    • Dave Williams
      , VP of analytics and insights, Bump Williams Consulting
    • Sam Calagione
      , co-founder, Dogfish Head
    • Kristen Burke
      , Chief Corporate Growth Officer, Burke Distributing
    • Andrea Starr
      , Director of Beer Merchandising, Total Wine & More
    • Dave Williams, VP of analytics and insights, Bump Williams Consulting
    • Sam Calagione, co-founder, Dogfish Head
    • Kristen Burke, Chief Corporate Growth Officer, Burke Distributing
    • Andrea Starr, Director of Beer Merchandising, Total Wine & More

    Watch Video

  • 5:30 PM
    -
    6:00 PM

    Beers & Networking

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Event Location

Samuel Adams Boston Brewery

30 Germania St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130