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Big Ideas for Small-Scale Craft Brewing \u2013 Now in an Annual Online Format\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

October 24, 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Learn from craft brewing industry experts with live online sessions covering Brewery Operations, Business Operations & Sales, and Start-Ups.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Miss:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Full-Day of Live, Online Seminars and Q&A Panels<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Access to Video Recordings and Course Materials for All Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 3 Learning Tracks: Business & Sales, Brewing Operations, Start-Ups<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Get Your Questions Answered Live by Craft Beer Experts<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Interact with Other Small-Scale Craft Brewers & Breweries-In-Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Q&A Sessions with Leading Small-Scale Brewing Suppliers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2025 NanoCon Online Seminar Descriptions<\/h3>\n

11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m. (Eastern)<\/h4>\n

SETTING UP A SMALL-SCALE QC LAB<\/strong>
\nBREWERY OPERATIONS<\/strong>
\nEven the smallest of breweries need to run certain quality control tests on their beer and can without taking up too much space, resources or cost. QC expert Audrey Skinner will walk you through the tests and equipment you need to make sure the beer you are selling to customers is the best it can be.
\nAUDREY SKINNER
\nGASTRONOMICAL CHEMIST, IMBIBE SOLUTIONS<\/p>\n

IDENTIFYING & FIXING INEFFICIENT PARTS OF YOUR BREWERY BUSINESS<\/strong>
\nBUSINESS OPERATIONS & SALES<\/strong>
\nUnless you take a step back and can take an objective view of your brewery business you can\u2019t identify the areas that need improvement. Brewery finance guru Audra Gaiziunas will show you how to strategically look for inefficient parts of your brewery and then what you can then do to fix those problem areas.
\nAUDRA GAIZIUNAS
\nOWNER, BREWED FOR HER LEDGER, LLC<\/p>\n

TAPROOM FINANCIALS 101<\/strong>
\nSTART-UPS<\/strong>
\nLearn what the key accounting and financial guidelines should be for your taproom so you can be in a better position to make smart and accurate decisions for your brewery. Understand the numbers-side of your taproom business model with brewery financial expert Kary Shumway.
\nKARY SHUMWAY
\nPUBLISHER, CRAFT BREWERY FINANCE<\/p>\n

12:15 to 12:45 p.m. (Eastern)<\/h4>\n

Q&A WITH NANO VENDORS<\/strong> \u2013 You can check in live with your choice of top craft brewing vendors to get your questions answered about Nano-sized equipment, gear, ingredients, and supplies.<\/p>\n

1 to 2 p.m. (Eastern)<\/h4>\n

5 THINGS YOUR TAPROOM STAFF SHOULD BE DOING<\/strong>
\nBUSINESS OPERATIONS & SALES<\/strong>
\nYour taproom doesn\u2019t need a complete overhaul to start seeing better results. It just takes a few intentional changes. In this session, we\u2019ll walk through five simple things your staff should be doing every shift to help guests have a better experience, increase tabs, and keep people coming back. It\u2019s not complicated, but it is backed by years of real data from Secret Hopper visits across the country. You\u2019ll get to see exactly how small shifts in staff behavior led to bigger results for their team. Taproom data can be your secret to success. Join us for actionable strategies to build more memorable and profitable guest experiences.
\nANDREW COPLON
\nFOUNDER, SECRET HOPPER
\nFOUNDER, CRAFT BEER PROFESSIONALS<\/p>\n

REFINING RECIPES<\/strong>
\nBREWERY OPERATIONS<\/strong>
\nPart of a brewer\u2019s skill is the ability to take a favorite beer recipe and be able to improve it with small adjustments. Learn the best strategic way to approach taking your existing recipes to the next level with pro brewer and head of the American Brewers Guild Steve Parkes.
\nSTEVE PARKES
\nBREWMASTER & OWNER, DROP IN BREWING COMPANY
\nOWNER & LEAD INSTRUCTOR, AMERICAN BREWERS GUILD<\/p>\n

HIRING & MANAGING TEAM MEMBERS<\/strong>
\nBUSINESS OPERATIONS & SALES<\/strong>
\nHiring and managing brewery staff is one of the more challenging parts of running a small business. Wrong moves can not only hurt your business but also land you in legal troubles. Learn helpful guidelines to limit your risk and find greater success with your co-workers that are often on the frontlines of how customers view your brewery.
\nMATTHEW MCLAUGHLIN
\nFOUNDER, MCLAUGHLIN, PC<\/p>\n

2:15 \u2013 2:45 p.m. (Eastern)<\/h4>\n

Q&A WITH NANO VENDORS<\/strong> \u2013 You can check in live with your choice of top craft brewing vendors to get your questions answered about Nano-sized equipment, gear, ingredients, and supplies.<\/p>\n

3 \u2013 4 p.m. (Eastern)<\/h4>\n

BUILDING TAPROOM COMMUNITY THROUGH LOCAL COLLABORATION PANEL<\/strong>
\nBUSINESS OPERATIONS & SALES<\/strong>
\nHear stories from fellow Nano Brewers on ways they connected with their neighbors and local organizations to create new customers while turning their taprooms into a resource that serves the community and also helps their own bottom line.
\nJOHN HOLL
\nHOST, BYO NANO PODCAST
\nEDITOR, ALL ABOUT BEER<\/p>\n

4:15 to 4:45 p.m. (Eastern)<\/h4>\n

Q&A WITH NANO VENDORS<\/strong> \u2013 You can check in live with your choice of top craft brewing vendors to get your questions answered about Nano-sized equipment, gear, ingredients, and supplies.<\/p>\n

5 \u2013 6 p.m. (Eastern)<\/h4>\n

OWN YOUR BACKYARD: LOCAL MARKETING THAT ACTUALLY WORKS FOR TAPROOMS<\/strong>
\nBUSINESS OPERATIONS & SALES<\/strong>
\nNo fluff, no big budgets\u2014just real strategies to make your taproom the heartbeat of the neighborhood. This session breaks down how to build brand awareness and drive foot traffic using smart, resource-friendly local marketing. You\u2019ll learn how to connect with the right partners, show up where your community is already paying attention (online and off), and use digital tools to turn local attention into in-person visits. Whether you\u2019ve got one person or just one hour a week to dedicate to marketing, you\u2019ll leave with a clear plan to grow your brewery\u2019s presence in your own backyard.
\nJULIE RHODES
\nOWNER, NOT YOUR HOBBY MARKETING SOLUTIONS<\/p>\n

DIP HOPPING<\/strong>
\nBREWERY OPERATIONS<\/strong>
\nDip hopping originated in Japan but is becoming increasingly popular in North America. Learn more how to use this technique in your Nano brewery to boost pleasant hop aromas while suppressing or removing unpleasant off-flavors, like myrcene, and aromas that are derived from fermentation.
\nASHTON LEWIS
\nMANAGER OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT, RAHR BSG
\nTECHNICAL EDITOR, BREW YOUR OWN MAGAZINE<\/p>\n

PLANNING & PREPARING FOR A BREWERY EXIT PLAN<\/strong>
\nBUSINESS OPERATIONS & SALES<\/strong>
\nThe reality is it takes just as much planning and strategic work to exit your brewery business successfully as it did to start it up. Whether you are selling your brewery or deciding to close your doors, how well you prepare and plan for the final goodbye will have a huge impact on your own finances.
\nAUDRA GAIZIUNAS
\nOWNER, BREWED FOR HER LEDGER, LLC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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