Program Book - Master Brewers Association of the Americas

Pairings workshop. The effect of glassware shape and design on the
taster’s perception of beer and the basic elements of beer and food
pairing—balance, contrast, and complement—will be reviewed as
an introduction to how beer and cheese are uniquely qualified for
extraordinary pairings. Don’t miss this interactive tasting event!
Supplier Sessions
2:00 – 6:00 p.m. • See daily schedule for individual session times
and locations
Albert Handtmann Armaturenfabrik GmbH
The Handtmann CSS system has been described in recent years as
the new technology for the beer stabilization on the polyphenole
and protein side in one step. As of today, nine large scale production
plants are in operation. Filtration line set ups and results of
operation will be presented.
Barry- Wehmiller Company
Barry-Wehmiller Company presents an information session on
Tunnel Pasteurization. Join me, Dave Duff, for an interesting review
of the latest technologies available in today’s state of the art brewery
tunnel pasteurizers. Learn how pasteurization control, utility saving
technology, and advancements in structural integrity combine to
meet the brewer’s needs.
BENEO–Palatinit GmbH
The supplier session organized by BENEO – Palatinit allows the
participants to learn about PALATINOSE for use in beer and beer
specialties and to taste samples formulated with this new functional
carbohydrate. Prolonging freshness and flavor stability of beer
and beer-mix products PALATINOSE furthermore improves
palate fullness of beer containing low or no alcohol. Due to its low
fermentability it can also be applied in great tasting alcohol-free
malt beer and innovative malt beverage concepts.
Danfoss Solutions
Danfoss Solutions, a business unit of the Danfoss Group, is
specialized in delivering sustainable cost reductions for food and
beverage companies by implementation of EnSave energy/utility
saving programs. The EnSave turn-key concept based on energy
performance contracting provided with a contractual guarantee for
savings will be presented.
Endress+Hauser Messtechnik GmbH
For 54 years Endress+Hauser has been the trusted supplier of high
quality process automation sensors. To support our customers in
the brewing industry, we will present state-of-the-art technology for
inline quality controls as well as for energy management solutions.
Both automation technologies support the production of high
quality beer for the lowest costs.
GF Piping Systems
GF Piping Systems will present COOL-FIT ABS Plus, a pre-insulated
piping system for glycol applications in breweries. This robust
piping system is very energy efficient and the quickest installed
system on the market.
Novozymes North America Inc.
77 Perry Chapel Church Rd., PO Box 576, Franklinton, NC 27525;
Telephone: +1.919.494.3096, Fax: +1.919.494.3415, Website:
www.novozymes.com.
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Parker–domnick hunter
Parker–domnick hunter will be pleased to discuss the importance
of CO quality for the international brewing community. The latest
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technology in CO polishing for point of use protection as well as
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plant wide applications will be presented. In addition, products such
as compressed air treatment, sterile air filtration, culinary grade
steam filtration and nitrogen generation will also be touched on.
Spear
Spear is the leading supplier of pressure sensitive labels to the
global beer industry. Our label system solutions include expertise
in label design, production, application, performance and technical
support. Spear’s engineered labels withstand pasteurization, hotfill,
retort, and ice chests and can be used in both one-way and
returnable bottle markets.
Thonhauser
Thonhauser, an Austrian based company, is a leader in in-line
verification of clean in Europe. Thonhauser will be exhibiting its
unique in-line instant verification of clean system and will introduce
its product TM DESANA MAX, a cleaner/verifier with integrated
color indicator for dispensing systems cleaning. The technology uses
a color to ensure the hygienic condition of the system in quantified
readouts. This technology can be used for beverage process and
beverage dispensing systems and has enjoyed great success in
European breweries. Now, it is also available in the United States.
University of Nottingham-Brewing Science
From 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. the University of Nottingham will be
showcasing its portfolio of innovative postgraduate courses in
brewing, which have been specifically designed to meet the needs
of professionals working in the industry. We will demonstrate our
unique interactive e-learning materials and dedication to providing
high quality ongoing professional development for Brewers.
The Smart laboratory at the University of Nottingham has developed
a novel toolkit to allow differentiation of proprietary brewing
strains. It has been designed to permit rapid in-house analysis. From
4:30 to 5:00 p.m. we will describe the toolkit, which is the first in a
series of innovative products being developed at Nottingham.
VLB Berlin
The VLB Berlin provides training, research and service for the
brewing industry. In this session you can learn more about VLB’s
international training courses for brewing professionals and about
our analytical services with a focus on packaging/PET and the
prognosis of flavour stability in beer using ESR spectroscopy.
Wyeast Laboratories, Inc.
Wyeast Laboratories, Inc., established in 1986, manufactures
and distributes 100% pure liquid yeast from our standard and
private collection, lambic strains, Wyeast nutrient blend, natural
haze stabilizers, and antioxidants. Our professional brewers and
microbiologists are here to assist with strain selection and style,
customized cell counts, yeast management, and product usage.