Barley to Beer
***NOTE: This program has been postponed until further notice.***
April 3, 2020 (Postponed)
Northern Crops Institute
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Registration Deadline: Friday March 20, 2020
Program Overview
During this FREE program, you will learn about the role of barley in beer, the importance of good barley and beer, as well as gain an understanding of barley, barley specs, beer industries and much more! You will also enjoy hands-on wort and beer tasting!
Location:
Northern Crops Institute
1240 Bolley Drive, Fargo, ND 58102
Time:
8:00am | Registration/Check-In
8:30am - 5:30pm | Course Activities
Lunch will also be provided.
What’s the Agenda?
8:00 am - Registration
8:30 am - Welcome and Introductions
8:45 am - Introduction to Malting and Brewing
9:15 am - Breeding Barley for Malting
10:15 am - Break and Group Photo
10:30 am - Malt: The Soul of Beer
11:30 am - Group Activity - Wort “Tea” Tasting
12:00 pm - Break for Lunch
12:30 pm - Beer State of the Industry
1:15 pm - Perspectives of a Craft Maltster
2:00 pm - Hop Production and Use in Brewing
2:45 pm - Break
3:00 pm - Depart for Drekker Brewing Company, 1666 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND
3:15 pm - Craft Brewing Process and Beer Styles
4:15 pm - Tour of Drekker’s Brewery
5:00 pm - Beer Tasting
5:30 pm - Course Concludes
Why Should You Attend?
This program will be an engaging mix of lecture from industry professionals, along with hands-on tasting, and more!
Who Should Attend?
This program is beneficial for barley growers, craft brewers, policy influencers, researchers, and anyone looking to learn more about barley and beer!
How Do I Register?
Enroll early. This program is limited. All programs are contingent upon sufficient enrollment numbers. Do not make travel reservations until NCI confirms that the program will be offered. During the program will receive access to materials from lectures, refreshments during scheduled breaks and lunch. Hotel rooms and other meals ARE NOT included.
Registration is FREE. Registration deadline is Friday March 20, 2020.
To Register, click the link below:
General Information and Special Requirements.
The program is offered in a non-smoking environment. You are welcome to wear casual business attire. If you have questions or special needs (dietary or physical requirements), please contact:
Northern Crops Institute
NDSU Dept. 7400
P.O. Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050 USA
Phone: 701-231-7736
Fax: 701-231-7235
Email: nci@ndsu.edu
Website: www.northern-crops.com
About the Northern Crops Institute.
Northern Crops Institute is an international center for meeting and learning about crops produced in the four-state region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, Northern Crops Institute exists as a forum to bring together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, processors and producers from all points of the globe for discussion, education and technical service programs. Since 1983, the Institute has hosted visitors from more than 135 countries.
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity Institution. This publication will be made available in alternative formats upon request (701-231-7736).