Schedule | Canadian Brewing Awards

Thursday - May 9th

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Welcome Reception

The welcome reception is the opening event for people to arrive, settle in, and network. Location: Vancouver Island Brewery. 2330 Government St Victoria, BC

Friday - May 10th

8:30am - 10:00am

Breakfast

Join us at the Inn at Laurel Point
10:00am - 11:30am

SEMINAR #1 – Barrel Aging Discussion

One of the hottest styles of brewing in the craft beer industry today. We look at the most successful brews in the country and from our neighbors to the south. Listen to some of the masters and learn some great tips on sour and barrel aged beers. Guest speaker Matt Brynildson, brew master at Firestone and Walker Brewing Company.
12:30pm - 2:00pm

Lunch

Join us for lunch at the Inn at Laurel Point.
2:00pm - 3:30pm

SEMINAR #2 – National and International Distribution Round Table

A round table discussion between distributers, buyers, sellers and agents about getting your beer across provincial and international boarders. Guest Speakers TBD.
3:30pm - 6:00pm

Expo Floor II and Hospitality Suite
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Brewers BBQ

Check out the Great Canadian Collaboration where we have invited all the brewers coming to the awards to brew a collaborative beer with Phillips in celebration of the Canadian Brewing Awards and Conference. Contact Matt Lockhart at matt.lockhart@phillipsbeer.com for more details.
9:00pm - 12:30am

Pub Crawl

Sponsored by Draught WISE explore the wonderful pubs of Victoria and check out the beer scene of the west coast.

Saturday - May 11th

8:30am - 10:00am

Breakfast

Join us for breakfast at the Inn at Laurel Point.
10:00am - 11:30am

SEMINAR #3 – Go Big or Go Home

An in depth look at the massive expansion that we are seeing in the craft beer industry. Looking at the major expansions we have seen in east, west and central Canada we have called on specific breweries to talk about the expansions they have undertaken to meet the demand of their customer base. Guest speakers, Tim Barnes VP of Marketing and Sales at Central City Brewing and Brian Titus President of Garrison Brewing Co.
11:30am - 12:30pm

Expo Floor III and Hospitality Suite
12:30pm - 2:00pm

Lunch

Join us for lunch at the Inn at Laurel Point.
2:00pm - 3:30pm

SEMINAR #4 – Craft Beer in the Beginning – The Nuts, The Bolts and The Brews

A discussion and look at the beginning of the craft beer industry focusing on 3 different elements: The Nuts (festivals) The Bolts (brewing equipment) and the Brews (breweries and brewpubs). We called on the West coast Godfathers of craft beer who have been in the industry for over 20 years – Paul Hadfield from Spinnakers, Gerry Hieter from Great Canadian Beer Festival and Brad Mcquhae from Newlands Systems.
3:30pm - 6:00pm

Expo Floor IV and Hospitality Suite
6:00pm - 11:30pm

Canadian Brewing Awards Gala