Iowa Brewers Guild Education Conference (I-BEST)

Join us at the annual IBG Education conference, I-BEST, for a day of education and networking, essential to the business of craft brewing.

By Iowa Brewers Guild

Date and time

Saturday, November 4, 2023 · 8:30am - 4pm CDT

Location

Flix Brewhouse, Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA, USA

3800 Merle Hay Road Des Moines, IA 50310

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Iowa Brewers Guild Education Conference (I-BEST)

This annual daylong education and outreach conference for Iowa breweries and cideries, homebrewers and more, Iowa Brewers Education Seminar and Tippling (I BEST), is packed with essential brewing business information.

The 2023 conference will be hosted by IA Brewers Guild member Flix Brewhouse in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, November 4th from 9am-4pm.

I-BEST covers the full spectrum of brewing education. Breakout sessions allow attendees to chose among seminars on three tracks:

-Technical Brewing

-Legal & Business Administration

-Marketing & Taprooms & Sales

In addition to a full day of brewing industry education, i-BEST includes morning refreshments, lunch, an industry trade show, networking with IBG associate members & sponsors.

Frequently asked questions

Is financial support available for I-BEST?

YES! IBG is excited to announce the creation of the IA Brewers Guild Education Grant. Attendees can apply for reimbursement of expenduitures related to craft brewing, including I-BEST registration. See more info on the IBG website: https://www.iowabeer.org/educational-grant

Where can I see the schedule for I-BEST?

A full schedule, including seminar topics and speakers, can be found on the I-BEST website: https://www.iabrewersconference.org/schedule

What is included in my registration?

Registration includes a welcome bag, access to all seminars, lunch and refreshments throughout the day, keynote address, trade show, and social events during the weekend.

Will IBG host a Membership Meeting that weekend?

YES! The Iowa Brewers Guild Membership meeting will take place Friday, November 3rd at 7pm. Location will be announced soon!

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Iowa Brewers Guild

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