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10/11/2026

If you’re heading to the 2026 Master Brewers Conference in Virginia Beach, pack your running shoes! Kick off Friday morning with the Novonesis Sunrise Brewrun—a free, 3.2-mile fun run from the conference hotel out to the ocean shoreline.

Catch the sunrise, snap a group photo by the waves, keep an eye out for dolphins, and get your energy up before heading back for breakfast and a full lineup of technical brewing sessions.

When: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Where: Meet outside the DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach entrance

Cost: 100% Free (All fitness levels welcome!)

Space is limited, so please secure your spot by filling out the Brewrun RSVP Form. https://forms.gle/NKoW9YkcsRoqtqZw6

Check out the full 2026 Conference Program pages for more details. See you at the starting line! https://www.mbaa.com/2026-conference

10/09/2026

In the latest issue of MBAA Technical Quarterly, Ankur Napa explores the practical application and boundaries of general-purpose artificial intelligence in brewing operations.

"Asking Better Questions: A Brewer's Guide to Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Without Being Fooled by It" sets out how breweries can use today's general-purpose AI tools well and recognize when their output should not be trusted.

Read the full article in Volume 63 (2026): https://tq.mbaa.com/

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10/02/2026

FINAL CALL FOR B**R DONATIONS!

If you want your brewery featured at in Virginia Beach, you have until Tuesday, October 6 to confirm your donation!

Get your cans or bottles in front of master brewers and industry leaders during conference lunches, breaks, and Bierstube hours—complete with website and on-site sponsor recognition.

Fill out the form before Oct 6! https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/conference-b**r-donation

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09/18/2026

Master Brewers Podcast 10th Anniversary Live Celebration!
Monday, September 21 at 4:00 - 5:00PM ET on MBAA's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/

Join us on September 21st at 4:00 PM Eastern for a very special, live broadcast of the Master Brewers Podcast, celebrating a decade of excellence in brewing! For the first time ever, we're bringing the show to life streaming directly to the Master Brewers YouTube channel.

Get ready for an entertaining afternoon as we welcome back esteemed speakers from past episodes! They'll be putting their brewing knowledge to the test in a lively, Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me style quiz. Join guests Van Havig, Lauren Torres, Tom Shellhamer, Travis Audet, and John Mallett as they compete to win the ultimate bragging rights!

This is a celebratory event you won't want to miss!

09/15/2026

As non-alcoholic offerings expand, much of the discussion around microbial stability focuses on the beverage itself.

Serving these products on draft adds another layer: an open dispensing system influenced by exposed surfaces, cleaning practices, and product turnover. In this study, liquid samples from the non-alcoholic b**r and hop water generally met the study’s quality criteria, while the nozzle surfaces showed greater variability.

The results also did not consistently correspond with time since cleaning, and differences in tap usage may have contributed to what was observed. I think this work raises useful questions about what we are monitoring when we evaluate draft-system hygiene and whether sampling the product, the line, or the dispensing surfaces tells us the same thing. Although the findings are specific to one brewery, they provide a useful starting point for considering how non-alcoholic products are managed at the point of service.
- Harmonie Bettenhausen, TQ Editor-in-Chief

Read the full article here:
https://www.mbaa.com/technical-quarterly

09/12/2026

New TQ article, "Influence of Malt Diastatic Power and Cocktail Enzymes on Properties of Extract Recovery from Sorghum Wort," by authors O. C. Amadi, A. N. Moneke, B. N. Okolo, and R. C. Agu.

This latest study evaluates how malt with differing diastatic power (DP) in conjunction with commercial enzymes affects extract recovery yield and filtration rates in Nigerian sorghum wort.

https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/technical-quarterly

09/11/2026

Kick off the 2026 Master Brewers Conference at Aslin B**r!

Join us for the Welcome Happy Hour and the official launch of the 2026 MBAA's exclusive conference collaboration b**r, brewed by Aslin B**r Co. Enjoy light apps, craft b**r, and networking to start your conference off right!

When: Wed, Oct 21 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Aslin B**r's Virginia Beach Taproom (823 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451)

https://masterbrew.memberclicks.net/2026-conference

08/26/2026

In a new Technical Quarterly article, "Influence of Malt Diastatic Power and Cocktail Enzymes on Properties of Extract Recovery from Sorghum Wort," authors O. C. Amadi, A. N. Moneke, B. N. Okolo, and R. C. Agu explore how enzyme selection impacts mashing performance.

Discover how switching from complex enzyme cocktails to lower diastatic power malt and single-enzyme combinations can significantly increase sorghum wort extract recovery, boost filtration speeds, and cut production costs for brewers.

https://tq.mbaa.com/?article=2136

08/21/2026

It’s National Wellness Month, and taking care of your body on the brewery floor is just as essential as maintaining your gear.

Heavy lifts, repetitive motion, and long shifts can take a toll. Check out our Brewery Ergonomics Toolbox Talk for quick tips on proper body mechanics, smart lifting, and preventing strain.
https://www.mbaa.com/assets/docs/Brewery%20Ergonomics.pdf

Access free Toolbox Talks and safety templates on the MBAA Brewery Safety Hub. https://www.mbaa.com/brewery-safety

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08/14/2026

"As a brewer, you ultimately want hops to be available when you need them and to perform the way you expect them to. That gets harder when growers are dealing with increasing pressure on water, inputs, and growing conditions.

This new MBAA Technical Quarterly article looks at why sustainable hop production matters from the brewer’s side of the supply chain and how more resilient growing practices and stronger supplier relationships can help protect hop quality, consistency, and availability over time."
- Dr. Harmonie Bettenhausen, TQ Editor-in-Chief

Read “Growing Better Sustainable Hop Cultivation and Supplier Partnerships” in the latest issue of MBAA Technical Quarterly. https://tq.mbaa.com/

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