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IBD Asia Pacific - Celebrating 70 years
By: Gary Faulkner
21/03/2023
Gary Faulkner - Chair of the APAC Section - introduces the history of the IBD APAC Section.
World Barley Supply - State of the industry
By: Lyndon Asser
21/03/2023
Lyndon Asser - Senior Commercial Manager, Viterra Australia Pty Ltd - gives an overview of the global production, export, import and demand of barley.
World Hop Supply - State of the industry
By: Joachim Gehde
21/03/2023
Joachim Gehde - Managing Director, Simon H Steiner Hopfen GmbH - gives an overview of the world hop supply and how the beer market and demand has developed.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, hops, beer, demand and supply
Distilling Industry Keynote
By: Douglas Murray
21/03/2023
Douglas Murray - Immediate Past President, IBD - gives a overview of the distilling industry, starting from the history and predictions for the future.
Building Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a Sustainable Future
By: Tiffany Waldron
21/03/2023
Tiffany Waldron - President, Australian Chapter, Pink Boots Society - introduces the Pink Boots Society and what values they stand for.
Pink Boots, Diversity, Equity, sustainability, women, Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023
Global Partnership Supporting Upskilling in Tasmanian bBrewing Sector and Beyond
By: Matthew Fielding
21/03/2023
Matthew Fielding - Teaching Fellow in Fermentation, University of Tasmania - introduces “Science of Brewing Operations” Short Course, in partnership with the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) and Fermentation Tasmania (FermenTas).
Technical capability for Craft Brewers, The Craft Gold Program
By: Donovan Sparks
21/03/2023
Donovan Sparks - Capability and Knowledge Leader, Lion - explains why Lion developed the Craft Gold Program.
Dry De-Husking – How to Increase Brewhouse Yield
By: Johannes Preiss
21/03/2023
Johannes Preiss - Head of Market Segment Brewing & Distilling, Bühler Group - gives an overview of Dry Dehusking (DDH) Technology and its process and benefits.
Transforming the Future: Sustainable Beverage Manufacturing
By: Volker Mewes
21/03/2023
Volker Mewes - Senior Area Sales Manager - APAC, GEA - gives an overview of sustainable beverage production.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, sustainability, food and beverage industry
Sustainable Can Collar – A Plastic Replacement Solution
21/03/2023
George Papasotiriou - ANZ Design Manager, Westrock - introduces CanCollar©, a plastic replacement solution, and its uses and benefits.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, sustainability, packaging, plastic, can
Keeping Pests out of your Pints – How to Make Smart Pest Control Decisions
By: David Lilly
21/03/2023
David Lilly - Ecolab - gives an overview on how to make smart pest control decisions.
Application of Heat Pump Technology to Breweries and Distilleries
By: Liam Deery
21/03/2023
Liam Deery - Briggs of Burton - gives an overvew of application of heat pump technology to breweries and distilleries.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, Heat Pump Technology
Full Flavour Spectrum®: Next generation Liquid Dry Hopping
By: Michael Capaldo
21/03/2023
Michael Capaldo - National Sales Manager, Hop Products Australia - gives an overview of liquid dry-hopping.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, dry hopping, hops, beer
Harnessing Modern Biotechnology in Creating High-Value Yeast for Industry Challenges
By: Avi Shayevitz
22/03/2023
Avi Shayevitz - R&D scientist, Lallemand Inc. - explains his role in creating more efficient brewery processes.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, biotechnology, yeast, bioengineering
Adaptive Laboratory Evolution to Improve Yeast Viability
By: Chris Hallinan
22/03/2023
Chris Hallinan - Microbiologist, Lion - explains adaptive yeast evolution and the results of the trials.
Complex Microbiome Systems - Advances in Understanding Beer Fermentation.
By: Gary Spedding
22/03/2023
Gary Spedding gives an overview of microbes and their role in beer fermentation.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, Complex Microbiome Systems, fermentation, beer, Microbes
A special drop: Characterising yeast isolates associated with fermented beverages produced by Australia's Indigenous peoples
By: Cristian Varela
22/03/2023
Cristian Varela presents evidence of Aboriginal groups creating their own fermented drinks.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, fermentation, aboriginal fermentation, microbial diversity, ferments
Hey Doc, Which is the Best Yeast for my Beer?
By: Tommaso Watson
22/03/2023
Tommaso Watson presents his experiment on how to choose yeast strains.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, yeast, beer, fermentation
Free Thiol Release in Beer: Selecting Yeasts and Fermentation Conditions
By: Simon Jeanpierre
22/03/2023
Simon Jeanpierre - Technical Sales Support Manager APAC, Fermentis - presents the results of SafAle™ yeasts to release free thiols.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, yeast, fermentation
Long Term Yeast Storage with Impacts on Yeast Vitality
By: Matt Couch
22/03/2023
Matt Couch explores the consequences of the long-term storage of yeast and what factors to take into consideration.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, yeast, storage
No and Low Alcohol Beer Panel
By: Andrew Greenhill, David Bean
22/03/2023
Andrew Greenhill - Associate Professor in Microbiology & Fermentation Technology, Federation University - & David Bean - Senior Lecturer in Microbiology & Fermentation Technology, Federation University - gives an overview of the history, trend and production of no/low-alcohol beers.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, no alcohol, low alcohol, beer
Production of a Neutral Base using Reverse Osmosis
By: Sam Seward
22/03/2023
Sam Seward - Senior Manager Process Optimisation, Asahi Beverages - explains reverse osmosis and its use in beer.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, reverse osmosis, beer
Extract Loss Reduction in a Large-Scale Brewery
By: Rory Main
22/03/2023
Rory Main - Head Brewer, The Pride - gives insight into creating consistent hazy beer in a large-scale commercial brewery.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, hazy beer, beer, commerical brewery
Reducing Diacetyl: One Brewery’s Experience with Application of ALDC
22/03/2023
Jaydeep Chatterjee - Senior Application Specialist, Brewing, IFF - gives insight into a case study using ALDC to reduce Diacetyl.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, diacetyl, brewing, dry hopping, enzyme
Yeast Nutrition to Enhance Aroma-Active Compounds
By: Andres Furukawa
22/03/2023
Andres Furukawa - Global Technical Brewer, AEB - gives an overview of using yeast nutrients to enhance beer aroma.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, yeast, winemaking, wine, beer, brewing, aroma, flavour
A Review of Techniques to Increase Distillation Quality and Efficiency
By: Dave Withers
22/03/2023
Dave Withers - Master Distiller - reviews techniques used to increase distillation efficiency and quality.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, distilling, production, equipment
Setting up a Distillery with the End in Mind
By: Adam Chapman
22/03/2023
Adam Chapman - Head Distiller, Sunshine & Sons - gives insight into his distillery design journey.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, distilling, distillery
Distillation Profiles of Botanical Volatiles in Gin Production
By: Graham Jones
22/03/2023
Graham Jones - Adjunct Associate Professor (Oenology), The University of Adelaide - gives an overview of botanical volatiles in Gin production.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, gin, distilling, botanical
Rapid Sensory Profiling of Gin and Tonic Using Rate-All-That-Apply Methodology
By: Hugh Holds
22/03/2023
Hugh Holds - PhD Candidate, Department of Wine Science, The University of Adelaide - gives an overview of the importance of mixers in gin sensory analysis.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, gin, profiling, distilling
Assessing Yeast Strain Fermentation Performances with Variable Molasses Quality
By: Krishna Rajiv
22/03/2023
Krishna Rajiv - Technical Sales Support Manager, Asia Pacific, Fermentis - gives an overview of the impact of molasses composition in yeast performance.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, yeast, molasses, fermentation
Australian Rum: 150 Years History, Current Status & Forward Vision
By: Steven Magarry
22/03/2023
Steven Magarry - CEO, Sydney Rum Distillery - gives of overview of the history of Australian rum, current trends and future trends.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, rum, distilling
Novel Flavour Yeast Development for Spirit Production
By: Tina Tran
22/03/2023
Tina Tran - Commercial Director APAC, AB Biotek - gives insight into the Novel Flavour Yeast project.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, yeast, fermentation, flavour
Contribution of Ziemann-Holvrieka’s Product Portfolio Reaching Sustainability Goals in Distilleries
22/03/2023
Konstantin Ziller - Senior Product Manager, Ziemann-Holvrieka - gives an overview of Ziemann Holvrieka´s product portfolio reaching sustainability goals.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, sustainability, brewery, distillery
Sourcing Locally Grown Grains for Craft Brewing and Distilling
By: Stuart Whytcross
22/03/2023
Stuart Whytcross - Director, Voyager Craft Malt - gives an overview and reasons for using locally grown grain for craft brewing and distilling.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, Craft brewing, brewing, distilling, sustainability, malt, Barley
Leveraging The 5E’s To Deliver Your Brand Home Objectives
By: Duncan Littler
22/03/2023
Duncan Littler - (D2C) Marketing and Experience Manager, Bundaberg Rum - gives an overview of using the 5E's to create an effective brand home.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, brand, marketing, customer experience, customer journey
Sustainable Glass Production for the Beverage Industry
By: Greg Savage
23/03/2023
Greg Savage - General Manager, Gawler Plant, Orora - gives an overview of sustainable glass production at Orora.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, packaging, glass, sustainability, recycling
Establishing a Decarbonisation Roadmap
By: Sarah Smith
23/03/2023
Sarah Smith -Senior Process Engineer, Beca - gives an overview of creating a decarbonisation roadmap.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, Decarbonisation, emissons, net zero, carbon neutrality, sustainability
Sustainability Leadership in Brewery Operations
23/03/2023
Colin Court & Andrew Hook - Ecolab - gives an overview of potential sustainability opportunities in breweries.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, sustainability, brewery, brewing
Alcohol and Athletic Recovery
By: Ben Desbrow
23/03/2023
Ben Desbrow - Clinical and Sports Nutrition, Griffith University - gives an overview into the link between sports and alcohol consumption.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, nutrition, physiology, sports
Zero Alcohol Draught Lager - Microbiological Challenges and Considerations
By: Hugh Dircks
23/03/2023
Hugh Dircks - Group Manager, Microbiology, Asahi Beverages - gives insight into the microbial safety and stability of beverages.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, Microbiological, no alcohol, zero alcohol, larger, draft, hygiene
The Potential for Low Alcohol Beverages to Moderate Harmful Drinking
By: Blake Palmer
23/03/2023
Blake Palmer - PhD Candidate, Griffith University, gives insight into low alcohol beverages as a potential moderator of harmful drinking behaviours.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, low alcohol, behaviour
Pasteurisation Optimisation of Non-Alcoholic, Premium Beers and Novel Beverages
By: Grzegorz Rachon
23/03/2023
Grzegorz Rachon - Brewing Microbiology Research Leader, Campden BRI - gives insight into his findings of beer pasteurisation.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, no alcohol, zero alcohol, Microbiological, Pasteurisation
Microbiological Testing in Modern Craft Breweries
By: Tom Ashton
22/03/2023
Tom Ashton - Quality & Innovation Manager, 4 Pines Brewing Company - gives an overview of micro testing at 4 Pines Brewing Company.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, Microbiological, Craft brewing, beer, sampling
Quality in Craft Breweries: Quality Control to Quality Assurance
By: Jason Richard
23/03/2023
Jason Richard - Quality Manager, Asahi Beverages - gives an overview of the importance of quality control and quality assurance in craft breweries.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, quality control, quality assurance, Microbiological, testing, sampling
Infrared Analysis of Key Beer Quality Traits
By: Glen Fox
23/03/2023
Glen Fox - Professor Malting & Brewing Science, UC Davis - gives an insight into the results of testing beer using NIR.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, infrared analysis, testing, radiation
Utilising In-House Capability to Protect Unpasteurised Brands from Micro Spoilage
By: Aurelie Jonquet
23/03/2023
Aurelie Jonquet - Microbiologist /Systems improvement coach, Little Creatures - gives an overview into how to control product safety.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, spoilage, micro spoilage, quality control, hygiene, yeast
Reducing Carbon Dioxide Usage at a Multi Beverage Site
By: Trevor Rollinson
23/03/2023
Trevor Rollinson - Technical Manager Beverages, Asahi Premium Beverages NZ - gives insight into the production impact of CO2 rationing.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, CO2, Carbon Dioxide, brewery, production, raw materials
New Filtration Enzyme Solution that Enhances Brewing Performance
By: Aldo Lentini
22/03/2023
Aldo Lentini - Senior Industry Technology Manager, Novozymes - gives insight into the results of using Ultraflo® Prime and its performance in beer filtration.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, Filtration, Enzyme, brewing, Mash Separation, sustainability
How AI can Assist in Predicting Asset Health and Efficiency
By: Freddie Coertze
23/03/2023
Freddie Coertze - National IoT Business Manager, ifm - gives an overview of case studies looking into how AI can support enhanced Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Workflows.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, AI, Machine learning, technology
Coupling Decarbonisation and Digitalization: Is It Always a Finance Decision?
By: Leonie Wong, Milan PS Bawa
23/03/2023
Leonie Wong & Milan PS Bawa - SIEMENS - gives an overview into how financial terms like return on investment (ROI) and internal rate of return (IRR) contributes to decision-making of an organization.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, Decarbonisation, Digitalization, business
How Breweries Can Overcome CO2 Supply Volatility
By: Roy Spee
23/03/2023
Roy Spee - Sales Manager CO2 & Biogassystems, Pentair - gives insight into the importance of CO2 in beverages.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, demand and supply, CO2, Carbon Dioxide, sustainability
Brewing Technology Beyond Tomorrow – Outlook And Discussion On Potential New Business Fields Within The Food And Beverage Industry And Its Contribution To Humankind’s Great Challenges
By: Severin Thomandl
23/03/2023
Severin Thomandl - Sales Manager, APAC, Severin Thomandl - gives an overview into potential new business fields within the food and beverage industry and its challenges.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, business, brewery, future, technology
Analytical Quality Control in the Fermented Beverage Industry
23/03/2023
Melinda Christophersen - Central Laboratory Manager, Asahi Beverages - gives insight into the analytical testing process.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, quality control, fermentation, testing, sampling
Reduction in Consumer Complaints through Collaborative Brewery-Wide Routines
By: Sarah Cummins
23/03/2023
Sarah Cummins - Senior Manager, Quality, Asahi Beverages - gives insight into the strategies implemented to reduce consumer complaints.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, consumer, complaints, collaboration, best practice
Engaging Sensory Panellists: Using Immediate Feedback, Visual Management & Calibration
By: Fiona Harrington
23/03/2023
Fiona Harrington - Network Technical and Performance Leader, Lion - gives an overview into the process of sensory testing.
Whirlpool Hop Addition Variables and the Effects on Sensory Characteristics and Quantifiable Hop Derived Compounds
By: Lindsay Astarita, Collette Arnheim, Ashur Hall, Jane Smith
23/03/2023
Lindsay Astarita, Collette Arnheim, Ashur Hall & Jane Smith - Stomping Ground Brewing Company - gives insight into the impact of specific whirlpool hop addition times on hop derived aromatics and oil concentration.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, hops, aroma, oil, whirlpool hop, testing
Breeding Sustainable Hop Varieties in Response to Climate Change
23/03/2023
Ed Kentish Barnes - Managing Director, Steiner Hops - gives an overview into the Hopsteiner Breeding Program for breeding sustinable hops.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, hops, climate change, sustainability, carbon footprint
The Committee of the Long Name – 40 Years of Industry Collaboration
By: Jeff Stewart
23/03/2023
Jeff Stewart - Network Technical and Performance Leader, Materials, Lion - gives an overview of the MBIBTC.
Advanced Hop Products for Premium Taste and Sustainable Brewing
By: Pedro Oliveira
23/03/2023
Pedro Oliveira - Technical Director, Totally Natural Solutons - gives an overview of advanced hop products designed for sustainable brewing.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, hops, taste, brewing, sustainability, aroma
Legumes as Novel Brewing and Distilling Adjuncts
By: Graeme Walker
23/03/2023
Graeme Walker - Professor of Zymology, Abertay University - explores using legumes for brewing & distilling.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, legumes, brewing, distilling, adjuncts
Brewnomic - The Climate Neutral Brewery
By: Severin Thomandl
23/03/2023
Severin Thomandl - Sales Manager, APAC, Steinecker GmbH - gives an overview of Brewnomic, a self-sufficient and CO2-neutral brewery.
Adelaide, Apac Convention 2021, APAC Convention 2023, sustainability, carbon neutrality, Carbon Dioxide, CO2
Design of a Dual Function Facility for Brewing and Distilling
23/03/2023
Tim Blight - Coopers Brewery - & John Hancock - Briggs of Burton - gives an overview of the partnership between Coopers and Briggs.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, malt whisky, distillery, micro brewery
Digitalization: Where To From Here?
By: Leonie Wong, Milan PS Bawa
23/03/2023
Leonie Wong and Milan PS Bawa - Siemens - gives an overview of the role of digitalization in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Adelaide, APAC Convention 2023, APAC Section, Digitalization