Master Brewers

Huge congratulations to the 2026 Master Brewers Maintenance Systems Course graduating class! Over the last two months, this group dive headfirst into preventative maintenance, utility systems, and troubleshooting to help keep breweries running smoothly across the industry.

A big thank you to our hosts at the Industries facility in New Prague for giving the class an insider look at the equipment and systems that keep our production environments safe and efficient.

Cheers to the entire class for completing the course—we can’t wait to see the impact you make back in your brewhouses!
https://www.mbaa.com/maintenance-course

The full 2026 Master Brewers Conference Program is officially live!

We’ve put together an incredible lineup designed to dive deep into technical brewing education, operational excellence, and industry connections. Take a look at what’s in store for you in Virginia Beach:

-36 Technical Sessions spread across 3 action-packed days
-18+ Hours of Education covering everything from yeast nutrition and sustainability to NABLAB and cellaring
-4 Interactive Workshops tailored for practical, hands-on learning
-Poster Hall featuring cutting-edge research
-Dedicated Tradeshow to discover new technologies and connect with industry vendors
-Unbeatable Social & Networking Events—from the Welcome Happy Hour to the Bierstub!

Whether you're looking to optimize your brewhouse yield, tackle equipment hurdles, or network with fellow brewers, this year's program has something for everyone.

View the full schedule & register today: https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference-program

The non-alcoholic & low-alcohol beer (NABLAB) market is booming—is your brewery equipped to handle the unique technical and food safety challenges?

The latest special edition of the MBAA Technical Quarterly is officially live, featuring cutting-edge research to help brewers safely innovate and elevate their NABLAB offerings.

Highlights from Volume 63, Issue 2: https://tq.mbaa.com/

Rice-Based Fermentation in Brewing: Insights from Sake Production by Chijindu Peace Onwuchekwa & Scott Lafontaine
Explore how exogenous enzyme systems enable brewers to adapt traditional sake-brewing methods to standard Western setups—opening new possibilities for rice-based fermentations without koji propagation.

Using Change Management to Address NALAB Food Safety Concerns by Estefania Lopez
Expanding into NABLAB isn't just standard product development. Learn how structured change management can help your brewery navigate critical regulatory requirements and safety risks.

Draught Lines and NABs by the MBAA Brewery & Food Safety Committee
With higher pH levels and no alcohol, serving NABs on tap brings heightened microbial risks. Discover key sanitation and microbial control protocols to keep draught lines clean and safe.

Read the full issue and dive into the archive: https://tq.mbaa.com/

New Workshops Added to the 2026 Master Brewers Conference Lineup!

We’ve expanded the 2026 Conference Program with hands-on, interactive workshops designed to give you practical skills you can bring straight back to your brewery:

-Sensory Workshop
-AI, Machine Learning & Data in Brewing
-Tunnel Pasteurization at New Realm Brewery
-Visualizing Brewery Data for Smarter Decisions at Sojourn Fermentory

MBAA Members: Don’t wait to secure your spot! Advanced registration pricing ends July 31st. Save up to $80 on registration before standard rates kick in on August 1st.

Head over to the 2026 Master Brewers Conference page to view the full draft schedule and register today! https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference

Attention Brewers! 🍻 Ready to level up your technical brewing skills without breaking the bank?

The deadline is quickly approaching! You have until August 1 to apply for three incredible scholarships designed to help you attend the prestigious Brewing and Malting Science Course:

The Walt Powell Scholarship: Covers full tuition for the course plus a travel stipend of up to $1,000 to get you there! ✈️

The Master Brewers Scholarship: Covers the full cost of tuition to ensure you get the industry-leading instruction you need. 🎓

The North American Brewers Association Scholarship: Provides a $1,500 funding boost directly toward your tuition. 💰

Whether you're looking to master raw materials, wort production, or fermentation science, these opportunities are built to help you grow.

⏰ Deadline to apply is August 1, 2026.

Don’t wait until the last minute to secure your funding. Head over to the MBAA Scholarship Application Portal and submit your application today!

Brewing in a heat wave is no joke.

High temperatures outside mean blistering conditions inside the brewhouse. To protect your workers during a current heat wave—and build resilience for future ones—the Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) provides concrete, proactive safety resources.

From immediate "Toolbox Talks" on Heat Illness Prevention and Protecting Workers from Heat Stress to full safety templates, MBAA gives you the exact blueprints to keep your deck cool and your crew safe.

Don't wait for the temperature to spike. Grab these free, brewery-specific guides now: mbaa.com/brewery-safety
https://www.mbaa.com/assets/docs/Protecting%20Workers%20from%20Heat%20Stress.pdf
https://www.mbaa.com/assets/docs/TBTHeat.pdf

Did you know the chemistry of your malt can reveal its secrets? A new MBAA Technical Quarterly article, by Harmonie M Bettenhausen, Corey Broeckling, and Glen P. Fox, investigates how storage impacts the metabolite composition of malts from three different production methods. Find out why pneumatic-malted samples showed more stability!

Read the full preliminary research today. https://tq.mbaa.com/?article=2131

Inefficiencies in extract yield, dissolved oxygen spikes, and packaging waste don’t just hit your bottom line—they impact the liquid in the glass. Take a proactive, data-centric approach to your brewery's quality control.

When: Sept 1 – Oct 6, 2026 (Live sessions on Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET)
Format: 100% Virtual Instruction
Who should attend: QA Managers, Head Brewers, Cellar Masters, Production Leads, and Process Engineers.

Registration Deadline: August 15, 2026
Register Now https://www.mbaa.com/six-sigma

Raising a glass to the traditions we honor and the innovation we brew. Happy 4th of July from the Master Brewers!