Fermentis Academy Cleveland

Dear Brewers

Elevate your lager game. Join the Fermentis team and our passionate experts for a deep-dive day of training dedicated entirely to the science, art, and innovation of lager brewing.

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Fermentis Academy sessions are a day of immersive learning, sponsored by RahrBSG. This session will be held at the iconic Anthology Cask House in Cleveland, and is designed to provide practical knowledge and insights to refine your process and perfect your lagers.

Our 2026 program is laser-focused on lager production, featuring the following sessions:

· Yeast & Fermentation Basics: What are yeast? Fermentation fundamentals and yeast metabolism.

· Intro to Lagers: Lager yeast taxonomy, history, and unique characteristics.

· Applied Research from Fermentis: Specialty lager studies, a deep-dive W-34/70 case study, the thiol-freeing power of SH-45, spunding/pressure fermentation, and the benefits of cold maturation.

· Sensory Workshop: Identifying and evaluating key lager flavor characteristics.

· Fermentation Byproducts: Understanding key metabolic byproducts—what they are and how to manage them.

· Guest Speaker from RahrBSG:Topic: Malt Selection for Lager Production.

The day will conclude with a social gathering from 4:00 PM, featuring complimentary beers — a perfect opportunity to network and discuss the day's learnings.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Location: Anthology Cask House, 1520 W 25th St Cleveland, OH 44113

Check-in: 8:00-8:30am (please arrive promptly)

Session: 8:30am-4:00pm

Social gathering: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Registration Fee: $48 per participant. Fee Includes: Full-day seminar, coffee/continental breakfast, lunch, and social time with (up to 2 complimentary beers).

HOW TO REGISTER?

To register is easy, just visit this website:

https://FermentisAcademyCleveland.eventbrite.com and follow the procedure.

Feel free to contact me for any additional question. We sincerely hope to see you there!

Warm regards,

The Fermentis Team