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Brew Talks: Industry Discussions, Networking & Beers on Oct. 6

Brewbound’s Brew Talks meetup series, presented by Dogfish Head, returns to Denver, CO this fall for the Great American Beer Festival.

Hours before the largest consumer-focused beer festival in the U.S. kicks off, Brewbound will host its final Brew Talks meetup of 2022 at Cervantes Masterpiece (2637 Welton St., Denver, CO, 80205), featuring networking, beers and beer business discussions from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. MT on Thursday, October 6.

Beer industry professionals interested in watching the panel discussions can either join the meetup in-person during GABF in Denver, CO or access the free livestream worldwide. Registration is required for both in-person and virtual access.

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

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Brew Talks Denver 2022 Speakers

  • Becca Kieffer Toft, Key Account Manager, Athletic Brewing - Brew Talks Denver 2022 (GABF)

    Becca Kieffer Toft

    Key Account Manager, Athletic Brewing

  • Billy Clayton, Sr. National Account Manager, Odell Brewing - Brew Talks Denver 2022 (GABF)

    Billy Clayton

    Sr. National Account Manager, Odell Brewing

  • Elizabeth Isenbart, Director of National Accounts, JuneShine - Brew Talks Denver 2022 (GABF)

    Elizabeth Isenbart

    Director of National Accounts, JuneShine

  • Ryan Call, Director of Sales, Dry Dock Brewing - Brew Talks Denver 2022 (GABF)

    Ryan Call

    Director of Sales, Dry Dock Brewing

  • Kyle Ingram, Brand Director, Sierra Nevada - Brew Talks Denver 2022 (GABF)

    Kyle Ingram

    Brand Director, Sierra Nevada

  • Jessica Fierro, Owner and Head Brewer, Atrevida Beer Co. - Brew Talks Denver 2022 (GABF)

    Jessica Fierro

    Owner and Head Brewer, Atrevida Beer Co.

  • Mark Safarik, Brewmaster, Dogfish Head - Brew Talks Denver 2022 (GABF)

    Mark Safarik

    Brewmaster, Dogfish Head

  • Mary Mills, Consultant, 3 Tier Beverages - Brew Talks Denver 2022 (GABF)

    Mary Mills

    Consultant, 3 Tier Beverages

    Mary Mills, Consultant, 3 Tier Beverages - Brew Talks Denver 2022 (GABF)

    Mary Mills

    Consultant, 3 Tier Beverages

    Mary Mills joined 3 Tier in 2022 from NielsenIQ, where she spent 14 years across client management, business development, and innovation insights. She has experience working with various clients in the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries, with 9 years focused on alcohol specifically. She holds a Marketing degree from The Ohio State University and is an avid Buckeye fan. She resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Andy and two children, Luke (4 years old) and Ava (2 years old).

  • Jason Ford, Owner, Broken Compass Brewing - Brew Talks Denver 2022 (GABF)

    Jason Ford

    Owner, Broken Compass Brewing

  • Shawnee Adelson, Executive Director, Colorado Brewers Guild - Brew Talks Denver 2022 (GABF)

    Shawnee Adelson

    Executive Director, Colorado Brewers Guild

Brew Talks Presenting Sponsor

Program

Print the agenda for Thursday, October 06

Please note: All times US Mountain Time

  • 12:00 PM
    -
    12:30 PM

    Doors Open + Networking

  • 12:30 PM
    -
    12:40 PM

    The Colorado Agenda: The Issues Facing Colorado Brewers

    • Shawnee Adelson
      , Executive Director, Colorado Brewers Guild
    • Jason Ford
      , Owner, Broken Compass Brewing
    • Shawnee Adelson, Executive Director, Colorado Brewers Guild
    • Jason Ford, Owner, Broken Compass Brewing

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  • 12:40 PM
    -
    1:25 PM

    The Chain Game: National Accounts Tips & Tricks

    A panel of national accounts managers from leading craft breweries will share how they’ve built their teams and grown sales through chains. They’ll share what to prepare for when meeting with buyers and how to keep those placements once you get ‘em.

    • Becca Kieffer Toft
      , Key Account Manager, Athletic Brewing
    • Billy Clayton
      , Sr. National Account Manager, Odell Brewing
    • Elizabeth Isenbart
      , Director of National Accounts, JuneShine
    • Ryan Call
      , Director of Sales, Dry Dock Brewing
    • Becca Kieffer Toft, Key Account Manager, Athletic Brewing
    • Billy Clayton, Sr. National Account Manager, Odell Brewing
    • Elizabeth Isenbart, Director of National Accounts, JuneShine
    • Ryan Call, Director of Sales, Dry Dock Brewing

    Watch Video

  • 1:25 PM
    -
    1:45 PM

    Networking & Beer Break

  • 1:45 PM
    -
    2:30 PM

    After the IPApocalypse: What Comes Next After Craft’s Most Popular Style

    A second panel will dive into one of craft’s most challenging commercial issues: How do you innovate at scale beyond the IPA juggernaut? With hazies, imperials, West Coasts, Americans and various other IPA styles accounting for the majority of craft sales, can brewers grow beyond their reliance on IPA? And should they?

    • Jessica Fierro
      , Owner and Head Brewer, Atrevida Beer Co.
    • Mark Safarik
      , Brewmaster, Dogfish Head
    • Kyle Ingram
      , Brand Director, Sierra Nevada
    • Mary Mills
      , Consultant, 3 Tier Beverages
      Mary Mills, Consultant, 3 Tier Beverages -

      Mary Mills

      Consultant, 3 Tier Beverages

      Mary Mills joined 3 Tier in 2022 from NielsenIQ, where she spent 14 years across client management, business development, and innovation insights. She has experience working with various clients in the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries, with 9 years focused on alcohol specifically. She holds a Marketing degree from The Ohio State University and is an avid Buckeye fan. She resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Andy and two children, Luke (4 years old) and Ava (2 years old).

    • Jessica Fierro, Owner and Head Brewer, Atrevida Beer Co.
    • Mark Safarik, Brewmaster, Dogfish Head
    • Kyle Ingram, Brand Director, Sierra Nevada
    • Mary Mills, Consultant, 3 Tier Beverages

    Watch Video

  • 2:30 PM
    -
    3:00 PM

    Beers & Networking

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Event Location

Cervantes Masterpiece

2637 Welton St., Denver, CO, 80205