Join MBAA District Philadelphia for our annual Philly Fall Technical Meeting on Saturday, November 2nd from 8AM to 7PM at the Yards Brewing Company.
This years technical presentations will cover a wide range of topics. Continue reading for more information.
There will be a Happy Hour the night before the Fall Technical Meeting held on Friday, November 1st from 5PM to 8PM at a Love City Brewing Company. Happy Hour is included in your Conference Registration.
***A Big Thank You to AFCO for Sponsoring Happy Hour!!!***
There will also be lunch with beer! We wouldn't let you go hungry or thirsty. The day of the Fall Technical Meeting, Saturday, November 2nd from Noon to 1PM. Lunch and beers are all part of your Conference Registration.
***A Big Thank You to Hopsteiner for Sponsoring Lunch!!!***
Early Bird available until End of Day Friday, September 27:
$80 (member and student price)/$100 non-members
Regular pricing through Friday, October 18:
$100 (member and student price)/$120 non-members
Extended registration through Friday, October 25:
$150 (member and student price)/$150 non-members
Outside beer and raffle donations to the event are always appreciated!!!!
Fall Tech Speakers (Bios & Topics):
Dr. Roger Barth, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
- Affiliation: West Chester University
- Topic: Managing Haze: Defect or Characteristic?
- Bio: Roger Barth, PhD, was awarded a BA in chemistry from La Salle College in 1973, and a PhD in physical chemistry from the Johns Hopkins University1977. His post-doctoral work at University of Delaware and Drexel University involved industrial catalysis. He was a faculty member in the chemistry department at West Chester University of Pennsylvania from 1985 until his retirement in June 2021. He created a university course entitled The Chemistry of Beer and is the author of its textbook. Barth’s research focus is brewhouse processing and beer, wort, malt, and hops analytical methods. He is author, coauthor, or editor of five books and five refereed book chapters. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Society of Brewing Chemists, and he serves on the Editorial and Publications Committee of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas.
Tiff Pitra, Senior Sensory Manager at Yakima Chief Hops
- Affiliation: Yakima Chief Hops
- Topic: What’s up with Hop Smoke Taint?
- As wildfire smoke continues to threaten the quality of hops grown in the Pacific Northwest, industry stakeholders are collaborating through multiple approaches to adequately respond. This interactive presentation will cover how smoke taint is perceived in hops and beer, as well as provide an overview of ongoing research efforts, and allow participants to assess samples using a new method for screening hop smoke taint.
- Bio: Originally from Iowa, Tiff Pitra relocated to Yakima, Washington in 2010 where she immediately fell in love with the hop industry. Tiff holds a B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa, and in 2014 she completed the UC Davis Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program while building her first raw materials sensory panel. She actively serves on the ASBC Sensory Subcommittee (previously served as Chair), helping validate sensory methods and hosting workshops at annual meetings. At Yakima Chief Hops, she is fortunate to align her professional goals with personal interests; she is passionate about hop quality, sensory education, and growing the Yakima community.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, November 1st - Happy Hour at Love City Brewing Company
• Happy Hour runs 5PM - 8PM
• Love City Brewing Company
• 1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
***A Big Thank You to AFCO for Sponsoring Happy Hour!!!***
Please note that we are not allowed to bring outside beer to the Happy Hour Event however it is welcomed at the Technical Conference on Saturday!!!
• Technical Meeting runs 8AM - 5PM
• Happy Hour runs 5PM - 7PM
• Yards Brewing Company
• 500 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Schedule of the Fall Technical Day Events...
Morning Sessions:
• Morning Registration & Coffee to be held upstairs in the Conference Room *Start/End time 8AM - 9AM
• Morning Meetings to be held upstairs in the Conference Room *Start/End time 9AM - Noon
Lunch:
• Lunch to be held in the upstairs Conference Room *Start/End time Noon - 1:00PM
***A Big Thank You to Hopsteiner for Sponsoring Lunch!!!***
• Afternoon Sessions continue upstairs in the Conference Room *Start/End time 1:00PM - 5:00PM
• Happy Hour at Yards Brewing Company *Start/End time 5:00PM - 7:00PM
• Outside beer and raffle donations for the Technical Conference are always appreciated!!!
Early Bird available until End of Day Friday, September 27:
$80 (member and student price)/$100 non-members
Regular pricing through Friday, October 18:
$100 (member and student price)/$120 non-members
Extended registration through Friday, October 25:
$150 (member and student price)/$150 non-members
Outside beer and raffle donations to the event are always appreciated!!!!
Holiday Inn Express: Philadelphia - Penns Landing
100 North Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, US
*Directions can be found here*
YOU CAN NOW SPONSOR DISTRICT PHILADELPHIA'S TECHNICAL WEEKEND ONLINE!!! SIGN UP HERE!!!
***If you would like to sponsor the District Philly Technical Meeting please reach out to our Vice President David Spector at davsp@novonesis.com***
We send a HUGE THANK YOU to our sponsors. Without your support, we wouldn't be able to bring in so many great speakers!
Happy Hour Sponsor: Thank you to... AFCO
Lunch Sponsor: Thank you to... Hopsteiner
Gold Sponsors: Thank you to... Novonesis
