Join us for the ultimate gathering of independent craft
beer professionals, enthusiasts, and innovators.
The High Country Hop Technical Symposium offers
two full days of thought-provoking sessions,
industry-leading speakers, and opportunities to connect
with the best minds in Australian craft brewing.
From exploring the latest in sustainable brewing
practices and hop innovation to networking with
like-minded professionals over a beer, this symposium
is your chance to gain insider knowledge, discover
emerging trends, and celebrate the vibrant future
of craft beer.
Secure your ticket now and be part of the
conversation shaping the independent craft beer
industry in Australia.
REGISTER FOR SYMPOSIUM
DAY ONE
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
BEECHWORTH MEMORIAL SERVICEMAN’S HALL
12:30–4:30PM
HOP SENSORY EXPO Global Hop Showcase
2:00PM
LALLEMAND BREWED HOP &
BIOTRANSFORMATION SENSORYA Lexicon Building Experience
— RICHARD CHAMBERLIN
3:00PM
INTRODUCTION TO BEER JUDGING &
SENSORY ASSESSMENT
— TINA PANOUTSOS
DAY TWO
FRIDAY, MARCH 27BEECHWORTH MEMORIAL SERVICEMAN’S HALL
8:45AM
ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION
9:00AM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
& OFFICIAL WELCOME
— JAMES SMITH
9:15AM
THE INDIE BEER MOVEMENT— SABRINA KUNZ
10:00AM
UNLEASHING THE AROMA
POTENTIAL OF HOPPY LAGERSHarnessing Biotransformation in
Saccharomyces Pastorianus
— TOM ASHTON
10:45AM
MORNING BREAK
11:15AM
USING AUTOMATION & AI Cut Energy & Improve Operational Efficiency
— JASSA AMIR-LANG
12:00PM
UNDERSTANDING HAZEYeast, Stability & Sensory Outcomes
— CHRIS KIM
1:00PM
LUNCH BREAK
1:30PM
BREWING REGIONAL GROWTHCraft Beer’s Role in Regional Identity & Resilience
— GARRETT TYLER-PARKER
2:15PM
BRANDS, DATA & VENUE INTELLIGENCEA Gotab Case Study
— GOTAB W/ BETTERHOSPO
& RESIDENCY STUDIOS
3:00PM
AFTERNOON BREAK
3:15PM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
30 YEARS OF STONE BREWING Innovation, Evolution & Hop Exploration
— JEREMY MOYNIER
4:00PM
UNDERSTANDING HOP QUALITY FOR
CONSISTENT BREWERY OUTCOMES — MICHAEL CAPALDO
4:45PM
WRAP-UP & SOCIAL BEER