2022 CONFERENCE

The conference component of the 2022 Great New Mexico Beer Festival has been curated by the New Mexico Brewers Guild. 

Revenue generated by the conference is donated to the New Mexico Brewers Guild. 
Conference Theme: Sustainability

1:00PM

OPENING REMARKS:
BREWERS GUILD BOARD

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION.  2:00PM

Keynote Presentation

MATT GACIOCH

Sustainability Ambassador for the Brewers Association.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
3:00PM

Breakout Session 1:

Local ingredient sourcing and sustainable brewing.

 

Presented by:
Rich Headley, Beer Creek Brewing

Breakout Session 2:

CO2 recapture technology on the small scale.

 

Presented by:
Amy George, CEO
Earthly Labs

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
4:00PM

Breakout Session 1:

Regenerative Agricultural Practices and the Changing Value of Winter Malting Barley

 

Presented by:
Zach Gaines, Director of Raw Materials & Logistics
Proximity Malt

Breakout Session 2:

Small Footprint, Big Impact

 

Presented by:
Shawn Wright,
Owner, ReSource Brewing

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
5:00PM

Breakout Session 1:

Recent changes to cannabis laws and their impact on the brewing industry. 

 

Presented by:
Seth Gardenswartz

Partner, Blackgarden Law

Breakout Session 2:

Recent changes New Mexico Alcohol Beverage Control regulations. 

 

 

SPEAKER ROUNDTABLE
5:45PM

Join the conversation on sustainable brewing practices when all presenters meet for a roundtable discussion.

AWARD CEREMONY
6:30PM

Who will take home to the gold, bronze, and silver medals?

AMERICAN

WHEAT

GERMAN STYLE PILSNER

HAZY

IPA

WEST COAST

IPA

CONFERENCE CLOSES
8:00PM
ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE
  • For all NMBG member breweries, the cost for attending the Conference has been waived in full. Contact the Guild for your pass(es).
  • For exhibitor tables and sponsor opportunities, contact: director@nmbeer.org
  • A limited number of individual tickets for non Brewers Guild members are available at $25 each. Click here to purchase.  
SEE YOU IN 2024!
We've decided to work less and play more this summer. The Great New Mexico Beer Festival will return in 2024.