2019 Craft Brewers Conference

No Barley, No Beer: Understanding the U.S. Barley and Malt Supply Chain (Room Mile High Ballroom 1)

11 Apr 19
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: Safety & Sustainability

Speaker(s): Greg Kessel, North Dakota Barley Grower, National Barley Growers Association; Buzz Mattelin, Vice President, National Barley Growers Association; Blair Elias, Meetings Manager, National Barley Growers Association; Dave Tweet, Montana Barley Grower, National Barley Growers Association; Scott Brown, Idaho Barley Grower, National Barley Growers Association

Without barley, there is no beer! Get to know the growers of your U.S. malting barley, hailing from North Dakota, Idaho, and Montana. This interactive panel discussion will cover national and regional production trends, reasons for the decline in barley production, barley contracts, grower decision-making process, and conclude with a forecast for the future of U.S. barley. Whether you're a brewer, maltster, or consumer, this information will redefine your perception of a local and viable supply chain.