Brew Talks Boston 2023 — Agenda

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023

1. 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

   Doors Open + Networking

2. 3:30 PM – 3:40 PM

   A Conversation with the Massachusetts Brewers Guild

   Castle Island's Adam Romanow gives an update on the guild's legislative agenda.

   • Adam Romanow, Founder (Castle Island Brewing)
3. 3:40 PM – 4:15 PM

   After the Haze Craze: What’s Next for New England IPAs

   Before hazy IPAs became a national phenomenon, the style originated in New England. Now, the style accounts for 9% of all craft beer sold in off-premise retailers. What is next for the hazy IPA? 

   • Kimberly Golinski, President & General Manager (Wormtown Brewery)
   • Naveen Pawar, Co-founder (Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.)
   • Megan Parisi, Head brewer, Samuel Adams downtown Boston taproom (Boston Beer Company)
   • Dino Funari, Founder (Vitamin Sea Brewing)
4. 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM

   Networking & Beer Break

5. 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM

   State of the Industry: A Three Tier Reality Check

   It is time to check-in with wholesalers and retailers on the state of the market, their current and future priorities, how they are approaching new brands and supplier partners, and how that has changed given the industry’s economic environment. 

   • Dave Williams, VP of analytics and insights (Bump Williams Consulting)
   • Sam Calagione, co-founder (Dogfish Head)
   • Kristen Burke, Chief Corporate Growth Officer (Burke Distributing)
   • Andrea Starr, Director of Beer Merchandising (Total Wine & More)
6. 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

   Beers & Networking

Please note that event agendas are subject to change.