The Science of Beer: Virtual brewery tour, beer sampling, and CPD event

Thirsty for knowledge? Want to sip from one of the world’s oldest fermented beverages?

Then don't miss the Young Professionals Committee's summer 2021 Beerstravangza!

This fun, tasty, and informative virtual event starts with a CPD session on the science of brewing good beer and ends with beer sampling, a craft brewery tour, and trivia. Beer samples from Henderson Brewing (typically a Pilsner, Wheat, IPA, Stout) will be shipped directly to you in advance of the event so you can take part in the sampling and discussion with a beer sommelier from Canadian Craft Tours.

Earn towards your CPD and quench your thirst with this summer favorite.

ALL MEMBERS WELCOMED

Registration closes on Aug. 10 @ 5:00pm

Date: Thursday, August 26

Time: 5:30pm – 7:45pm

Format: Virtual event, Zoom

Cost: $25.00 plus HST & fees

***Shipping address and telephone number required for registration and in-person delivery of beer samples. Alcohol deliveries need to be received in person, and cannot be left at the door.***

Agenda at a Glance

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

CPD session, “The art and science of brewing good beer”  with Louis Savard, C.Tech, PMP.

At the end of the session, participants should have a good understanding of:

• what goes into beer;
• what goes to waste;
• its impact on infrastructure;
• possible infrastructure solutions like technology to mitigate wastewater impact

6:45 pm – 7:45 pm

• Beer tasting and discussion with beer sommeliers Jordan and Zach
• Test your knowledge with beer trivia
• Behind the scenes at a craft brewery
• Beer history and fun facts
• Socialize with other members over a cold glass of brew

Beer sommelier bios

Jordan Trustham is a Certified Cicerone (Beer Sommelier). Jordan lives in Vancouver with his fiancee and dog and is passionate about craft beer, wine, and spirits, and is often found adventuring in the backcountry wilds of BC on skis, boots, and bikes. He has been a homebrewer for 20 years since his basement brewing days as a student at the University of Victoria. His beer is better these days.  He can be found by day as the Virtual Tour Coordinator and Lead Tour Guide for Canadian Craft Tours.  By night he scouts for new and interesting brews in Vancouver and across Canada. Jordan's favorite beer is all of them, shared with great folks!

Zach Warrick is a Prud'Homme Certified Beer Sommelier. He is passionate about good beer, good stories, and sharing those two things with good people! By day he is a Business Development Manager at Brandt Meats selling Charcuterie, Ham, and Kolbassa to the masses while his evenings are spent leading virtual beer tours. He lives in Toronto, Ontario with his wife and dog and you will catch all three of them exploring various craft breweries on weekends.

Speaker bio

Louis Savard, C.E.T., PMP, is the program leader of the RiverLabs branch of the River Institute. A double graduate of St. Lawrence College (Microcomputer Electronics & Environmental Sciences) also holds a PMP designation. He is the OACETT Councillor for the Eastern Region. Louis’ role as Program Leader is to oversee all operational aspects of Applied Research and Technical Services at the River Institute. Specifically, over the past five years, he has worked closely with Ontario breweries to identify the current analytical needs and, through their ISO 17025 laboratory, has developed specific brewery analytical service offerings. In addition, RiverLabs can leverage the in-house expertise of the River Institute to address most concerns in terms of water management as water is the focus area for the River Institute.

On a personal note, Louis has been an avid homebrewer for over 7 years and has concocted well over 50 unique recipes….a few medal winners.