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Want to further your beer knowledge and hear from the beer industry's leading lights? Join us at the Cryer Malt Trade Hub upstairs at Beer DeLuxe Federation Square throughout GBW18!

Learn about how to grow your brewery's brand, learn everything you need to know about starting to homebrew, take part in industry discussions on independence and representation, or simply try beers from some of Victoria's newest breweries.

If you see craft beer as more than just a job, but as a calling, then the Cryer Malt Trade Hub will help you take things to the next level.

CRYER MALT START UP PANEL

 Are you thinking of starting a brewery or already heading down that path? If so, you could join a panel of industry experts for the Cryer Malt Brewery Startup Panel during Good Beer Week on May 18. 

As in the past two years, the panelists will address a variety of topics relevant to those about to enter the industry – topics that will be chosen based upon feedback from those who register to attend. 

The Brewery Startup Panel features:

ʉۢ Tom Madams, Cryer Malt

 â€¢ Brendan Varis, Feral Brewing 

• Glenn Harrison, Napoleone Brewing Brewers

 â€¢ Tim Wills, Premier Stainless Systems 

• Evin Craney, Hargreaves Hill

 â€¢ Jessie Jungalwalla, Craft Instinct branding and marketing 

The session will be hosted by Crafty Pint founder James Smith and kicks off at 11.30am on May 18, upstairs in the Trade Hub at Beer DeLuxe Fed Square.

REGISTER YOUR SPOT HERE

OLD WIVES ALES PRESENTS: NEW BREW

 "New Brew" gives start-up craft breweries the opportunity to showcase their beers, so come discover what's new in the Australian craft beer scene!

BA PRESENTS: STORAGE & CARE OF CRAFT BEER

Tips and quality standards for venues to put in place around serving and maintaining the flavour of craft beer. Presented by visitings guests from the US Brewers Association.

DOES INDEPENDENCE MATTER? HELL YES IT DOES!

A panel of charming beer people discuss why independence is important and how beer lovers can champion, protect and support small, indie brewers. Brought to you by the team behind the Independent Brewers Association.

PINK BOOTS PRESENTS: THE CHANGING FACE OF BEER

Join local and international women of beer for a discussion on the changing face of beer, how the beer industry can be a more diverse and inclusive space, and what Australia can learn from steps being taken in both the United States and United Kingdom.

HOME BREW 101 SYMPOSIUM

 The Home Brew 101 Symposium returns to the Cryer Malt Trade Hub with all the answers you could ever ask for. This multi-part seminar and question session with leading homebrewing experts will take you from home brewer to pro brewer faster than anything. Lunch and beers provided.

CRYER MALT & HPA SMASH CHALLENGE

 Who will be the smash hit of this year's single malt and single hop competition? Melbourne's homebrew clubs go head to head in a fierce battle to find who makes the best SMASH beer! Head down to the Cryer Malt Trade Hub to try the competing beers, meet the club representatives and help decide who is top of the pops!

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