2020 Summit schedule overview below:
This reception is for VIP Badge holders only. Tickets will not be sold on-site. You do not need to RSVP for this reception. Entry to the Welcome Reception requires a Summit VIP attendee badge. Questions? Contact Info@cacraftbeersummit.com
Tracks include: Leadership, Homebrewing, Sustainability
Seven California Brewers Guilds have teamed up with the CCBA to award the best of the state's craft beer offerings from 5-6:30 pm on September 10. Join us in the Grand Ballroom as we give out the awards for each category. Your ticket includes complimentary snacks and beer sampling. Four (4) tickets will be provided to each brewery that entered into the competition, and additional tickets can be purchased at the door for $20.
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Summit Wellness Activity7:00 am - 8:00 am
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REGISTRATION OPEN | Open from 8 AM-5 PM | Long Beach Convention Center8:00 am - 9:00 am
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Opening General Session - State of the Industry | 9 AM-10 AM | Grand BallroomState of the Industry9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Educational Sessions | 5 Tracks10:10 am - 11:10 am
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Educational Sessions | 5 Tracks11:20 am - 12:20 pm
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Summit Expo Hall Open | 12- 5:00 PM | Hall AIndustry Tradeshow, Tap Talks, Beer & Food Demos, Interactive Displays & more!12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Afternoon Educational Sessions | 3 Tracks2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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2020 California Craft Brewers Cup Awards Ceremony | Presented by the CCBA & CA Regional GuildsSEPARATELY TICKETED EVENT: Beer, Snacks, and awards for the 2020 CCBC5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Brewery members of the California Craft Brewers Association are invited to join association staff and board of directors at a closed-door meeting at the Summit. Hear directly from CCBA leadership on key industry challenges and your association’s initiatives to address these challenges. The meeting will end with an open Q&A. Attendees must be a CCBA brewery member to attend.
Join Master Cicerone® and Brewers Association Draught Quality Ambassador Neil Witte for a thorough and engaging workshop on draught beer. Neil will cover the elements of carbonation, dispense gas and draught beer equipment to guide you through the process of designing and installing the correct system for your taproom. From there he will guide you through standard operations, including pouring high-carbonated beers and troubleshooting. Finally, he’ll cover everything necessary to maintain the system so it can deliver the highest quality beer every time.
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Summit Wellness Activity7:00 am - 8:00 am
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Registration Open | 8 AM-5 PM | Long Beach Convention Center8:00 am - 9:00 am
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CCBA Brewery Members Meeting (Brewery members only)| 8:20 AM- 9 AM |8:20 am - 9:00 am
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Draught System Operations: | 9am-1pmA Primer on the Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Your Taproom Draught System9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Educational Sessions | 5 Tracks9:10 am - 10:10 am
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Educational Sessions | 5 Tracks10:20 am - 11:20 am
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Summit Expo Hall Open | 11 AM- 5:00 PM | Hall AIndustry Tradeshow, Tap Talks, Beer & Food Demos, Interactive Displays & more!11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Afternoon Educational Sessions | 3 Tracks2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Brewers VIP Reception | 5:00 -7:30 PM | Terrace Plaza- Long Beach Convention CenterVIP Badge Holders Only | Sponsored by Markstein Beverage5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
VIP ticket includes one hour early access to the event (12-1pm), designated VIP entrance, a commemorative tasting glass and unlimited pours. Special releases available during VIP hour! MAIN ENTRANCE: located on Shoreline Village Dr. (Right off of E Shoreline Dr.)
General Admission ticket includes entry to the event, a commemorative tasting glass and unlimited pours! As the grand finale of the Summit, the California Craft Brewers Association presents California's signature beer festival! More than 180 CA Craft Breweries will be pouring!
