Educational Sessions

This panel discussion will bring together producers of non-beer beverages within the Oregon brewing industry such as Hop Water, CBD & THC Beverages, Cider, and more. As the beer industry shifts, brewers must remain able to diversify, remain flexible, and meet consumers’ needs.

This discussion will bring together hop producers across Oregon for a conversation about hop breeding programs, the latest and greatest experimental varietals, challenges, and the future of the Oregon hop market.

Learn how to maximize your taproom sales potential, drive business, and sell more pints over the bar. We will focus on successful program models that increase your brewery’s visibility and brand awareness, build a loyal, regular customer base, and host innovative, enjoyable events.

Get ready to learn all you ever wanted to know about navigating distribution relationships. We will bring together self-distributors and our largest distribution partners in the state for a conversation covering expectations for distribution contracts, how to choose the right partner, how to manage relationships, and more.

Join us for a discussion with OSHA and a mental health professional on ways to address common safety issues and protect everyone’s mental well-being within the brewery. Safety is not just about creating physically safe spaces, lets normalize the conversation surrounding mental health and support mental well-being.

Don’t miss this session - learn what your Brewers Guild has been working on, goals for the future, and why being a member is essential. Additionally, we will cover the State of the Oregon Beer Industry; challenges, trends, and what the future might hold.