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WINTER 2022 | 11/29 + 11/30 | SANTA MONICA

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Set Your Brewery Up For Success in 2023

On November 29th and 30th, the beer and beverage-alcohol industry will come together in Santa Monica to collaborate, make connections, and forge lasting relationships. The event mixes high-profile speakers and informative panels with sampling and networking opportunities. 

Brewbound Live’s two-day program boils down all aspects of the beer business so you can keep up (and stay ahead) between batches. Take a deep dive into innovation, investment, retailing, and the key opportunities and trends that will enable growth within the beer business and beyond.

Brewbound Live Winter 2022 Speakers

Our community is driven by the craft, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the desire to create something that brings people together. We are honored to have expert speakers join us to share stories, insights, and advice that allow founders, executives, and decision makers to forge ahead with confidence.

  • Jennifer Briggs

    Jennifer Briggs

    Former CEO, Modern Times, Chief Experience Officer, Craft 'Ohana

  • Garrett Marrero

    Garrett Marrero

    CEO & Co-Founder, Maui Brewing

  • Carrie Yunker

    Carrie Yunker

    Executive Vice President, Bell's Brewery

  • Greg Gallagher

    Greg Gallagher

    VP Brand Marketing, Modelo, Constellation Brands

  • Jessica Muskey

    Jessica Muskey

    VP of Craft and Innovation, Reyes Beer Division

  • Rich Bloomfield

    Rich Bloomfield

    Co-Founder, Funkytown Brewery

  • Bart Watson

    Bart Watson

    Chief Economist, Brewers Association

  • Danelle Kosmal

    Danelle Kosmal

    Vice President of Research, Beer Institute

  • Adam Bankovich

    Adam Bankovich

    Chief Commercial Officer, Rhinegeist/RGBevs

  • Beny Ashburn

    Beny Ashburn

    CEO and co-founder, Crowns & Hops Brewing Co.

  • Dustin Hinz

    Dustin Hinz

    CMO, Firestone Walker

  • Ryan Lake

    Ryan Lake

    Director, Arlington Capital Advisors

  • Elizabeth Isenbart

    Elizabeth Isenbart

    Director of National Accounts, JuneShine

  • Caitlin Braam

    Caitlin Braam

    Founder, Yonder Cider

  • Mario Carrasco

    Mario Carrasco

    Co-Founder & Principal, ThinkNow

  • Steve Koenig

    Steve Koenig

    E-Commerce National Accounts Manager, Sierra Nevada

  • Jeff Hansson

    Jeff Hansson

    Co-Founder and CEO, Scout Distribution

  • Colin Schilling

    Colin Schilling

    CEO, Schilling Cider

  • Kyle Ingram

    Kyle Ingram

    Brand Director, Sierra Nevada

  • Brian “BK” Krueger

    Brian “BK” Krueger

    Vice President | Business Development & Portfolio Strategy, Bump Williams

  • Jon Berg

    Jon Berg

    VP Alcohol Industry Thought Leadership, NielsenIQ

  • Derek Hahm

    Derek Hahm

    Chief Commercial Officer, The E-Premise Group

  • Nels Jewell-Larsen

    Nels Jewell-Larsen

    Co-Owner, 2 Towns Ciderhouse

  • Olympia Anton

    Olympia Anton

    Director of National Accounts, Scout Distribution

  • Eric Phillips

    Eric Phillips

    Chief Commercial Officer, Schilling Cider

  • Jamie Carawan

    Jamie Carawan

    VP Brand Menu and Culinary, Buffalo Wild Wings

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Check Out the Agenda: Beer Industry Analysis & Advice

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Please note: All times US Pacific Time

  • 8:00 AM9:30 AM

    Breakfast & Registration

  • 8:00 AM8:45 AM

    Sponsored Panel: Considerations for Producing Non-Traditional Beverages at a Traditional Brewery

    Location: Palisades BCD, 5th Floor (behind the main ballroom)
    Join Scott Laboratories in conversation with Dan Gordon of Gordon Biersch as they discuss some of the major differences between brewing beer and making non-traditional beverages (hard seltzer, RTD cocktails, kombucha, etc.) in a traditional brewery. The talk will focus heavily on stabilization and shelf-life considerations, but other topics will be discussed including differences in regulatory, fermentation kinetics, equipment capabilities, material handling, QA/QC procedures, and formulation and scale-up challenges.

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  • 9:00 AM9:30 AM

    Growing the Family: How Top Brewers Are Creating Brand Families

    How do marketing directors from Sierra Nevada, Firestone Walker and Constellation Brands guide and build on popular brand families such as Little Things, 805 and Modelo? Leaders from three of those brands will share their strategies for steering those franchises and adding onto those brand families.
    • Dustin Hinz, CMO, Firestone Walker
    • Kyle Ingram, Brand Director, Sierra Nevada
    • Greg Gallagher, VP Brand Marketing, Modelo, Constellation Brands

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  • 9:30 AM10:00 AM

    Ask a Dealmaker: Where M&A Goes Next

    Several big deals have gone down in 2022, from the sale of Stone Brewing to Sapporo, to Tilray’s recent acquisition of Montauk Brewing. Those transactions have one thing in common: investment bank Arlington Capital Advisors. Arlington director Ryan Lake will speak one-on-one about the current dealmaking landscape for craft breweries, carbonated soft drink makers’ interest in bev-alc, the level of interest in fourth category products, growing middle tier consolidation and much more.
    • Ryan Lake, Director, Arlington Capital Advisors

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  • 10:00 AM10:30 AM

    Networking Break

  • 10:30 AM11:00 AM

    Beer Buyers Tell All: Sell More Beer in 2023

    Did you know that no one pours more draft beer than Buffalo Wild Wings? Or that Whole Foods is dedicated to featuring craft beer in its sets? Decision makers from both establishments will share how brewers can sell more beer in 2023
    • Jamie Carawan, VP Brand Menu and Culinary, Buffalo Wild Wings

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  • 11:00 AM12:00 PM

    Brewbound Pitch Slam Final Round

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  • 12:00 PM1:30 PM

    Lunch & Beers

  • 1:30 PM2:00 PM

    Speaking Authentically to Gen Z

    • Mario Carrasco, Co-Founder & Principal, ThinkNow

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  • 2:00 PM2:30 PM

    Slinging Suds on the Internet: Navigating the E-Premise

    Following the boom of pandemic shutdown era e-commerce sales, how do you build an e-commerce strategy that works? And how do you create your own opportunities? Leaders in the e-premise space will share strategies.
    • Steve Koenig, E-Commerce National Accounts Manager, Sierra Nevada
    • Beny Ashburn, CEO and co-founder, Crowns & Hops Brewing Co.
    • Derek Hahm, Chief Commercial Officer, The E-Premise Group

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  • 2:30 PM3:00 PM

    The Chain Game: Crafting a National Accounts Strategy

    • Elizabeth Isenbart, Director of National Accounts, JuneShine
    • Olympia Anton, Director of National Accounts, Scout Distribution

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  • 3:00 PM3:30 PM

    Know Yourself: The Importance of Brand Identity

    With more than 9,000 craft breweries in the U.S., consumers are inundated with choice on retail shelves or when bellying up to the bar. To stand out, solidifying a brand identity is becoming increasingly important to differentiate from the pack.This panel will bring together three up-and-coming breweries with crystallized identities to share advice in building brands and forging connections with consumers.
    • Rich Bloomfield, Co-Founder, Funkytown Brewery

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  • 3:30 PM3:40 PM

    Brewbound Pitch Slam Winner Announcement

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  • 3:30 PM4:30 PM

    Wrap Party, Presented By Live Oak Bank

    Wrap up your conversations on-site at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel Venice Salon, located on the 4th floor, and enjoy a few final beers. All registered attendees of Brewbound Live Winter 2022 are invited to attend. An event badge and valid ID is required for admittance.
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Connect with Industry Leaders

At Brewbound Live, well-connected industry veterans are in the room and ready to talk. Ask them your questions, collaborate on new ideas, and head into 2023 with a clear path forward (and a new partner or two).

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Sample the Latest Innovations

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Pitch Your Startup to the Industry

The Brewbound Live Pitch Slam allows emerging beer and beyond brands to showcase their products to our expert panel and in-person audience to gain feedback and industry exposure.

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Connect, In Real Life at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

The two-day event takes place at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, which is an open air hotel with a variety of outdoor spaces. We will be taking advantage of the SoCal weather, views of the Santa Monica Pier and magnificent sunsets. Lunch and networking breaks will take place outside by the pool, weather permitting.

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