Event Registration - North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild

BrewSmart: Technical Brewing (Asheville)
7/21/2025 - 7/21/2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST


Location: Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC 28732





Event Description

BrewSmart: Technical Brewing is a one-day educational event designed for the people who keep breweries running. From brewers and cellar crew to QA staff, lab techs and more.

Hosted at the legendary Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Asheville and presented by the NC Craft Brewers Guild, BrewSmart brings together North Carolina’s brewing professionals for a focused day of learning, technical development, and community building.
 



Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for those working in:
  • Brewing (all levels)

  • Packaging

  • Cellar & fermentation

  • QA/Quality Control

  • Laboratory & microbiology

  • Equipment maintenance

  • Brewery management

  • Brewing education & student programs


What to Expect

  • Intermediate to advanced technical brewing education

  • Hands-on learning in a collaborative environment

  • A mini trade show featuring innovative products and services from select vendors

  • Peer networking with NC beer professionals

  • An immersive experience at one of the country’s top breweries

  • Support for Western North Carolina’s brewing community

     

    *Full schedule and session descriptions are available HERE on the BrewSmart webpage * 

 

Registration Details
Brewery Members: $55
Non-Brewery Members: $75
Allied Members: $100 *Gold and Platinum Allied Members receive ONE event registration at $0 cost! 

Your registration includes:

  • Includes all programming
  • Lunch + refreshments
  • Access to VIP Sierra Nevada tour (limited spots – details below)


VIP Tour of Sierra Nevada 

As a bonus, registered attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for an exclusive 45-minute VIP tour of Sierra Nevada’s production facility.
 

Tour spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis!
A link to reserve your time slot is in the confirmation email.

Tours will begin after the conclusion of all BrewSmart sessions.
 


 

Learn More about BrewSmart: Technical Brewing

Explore the full event schedule, session details, and speaker lineup on our event webpage:
Visit the Event Page

Secure Your Spot Today
Spaces are limited for sessions and the tour --- don’t miss out!

Have Questions?
Contact Shannon Taylor Wilder at shannon@ncbeer.org