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BrewSmart: Technical Brewing (Durham)
7/13/2026 - 7/13/2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Location: Hi-Wire Brewing Durham
800 Taylor St #9-150
Durham, NC 27701



BrewSmart: Technical Brewing, presented by Zee Loffler, is a one-day educational experience built for the craft brewer looking to deepen their knowldege. From ingredient sourcing and adjunct strategy to off-flavor troubleshooting and the resurgence of traditional styles. This event is ideal for brewers, head brewers, production managers, and industry professionals looking for technical insight they can apply directly in the brewhouse.
 


Brew a Beer with Us the Day Before: Collab Brew at Atomic Clock Brewing

On Sunday, July 12, we're brewing "Breweries Make it Better," a West Coast Pilsner by the NC brewing community for the NC brewing community!

NC malt houses will be on hand as we mash in at 9:00 AM and brew through the afternoon. Carolina Malt House is treating everyone to a pig picking at lunch. Come ready to brew, eat, and spend the day with friends over fresh BBQ and cold beers while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from taproom sales of "Breweries Make it Better" will benefit the NC Craft Brewers Foundation's educational scholarships for aspiring brewers and industry professionals.
 

This event is open to all brewers — no BrewSmart registration required.
 

Sunday, July 12
Atomic Clock Brewing Production Facility — 606 United Dr, Durham, NC 27713
Mash in: 9:00 AM | Expected wrap-up: 3:00 PM
This event is open to all brewers — no BrewSmart registration required. 


A special thank you to the partners making this brew possible: Epiphany Craft Malt, Carolina Malt House, and Riverbend Malt House for providing the malts; Lallemand Brewing for the yeast; Yakima Quality Hops (YQH) for the hops; and Atomic Clock Brewing for the use of their production space.

   BrewSmart Event Schedule

  • 9:00 AM – Check-in, coffee, and mini trade show

  • 10:00 AM – Sessions begin

  • 12:00 PM – Lunch

  • 1:00 PM – Afternoon sessions

  • 3:50 PM – Final session concludes

  • 4:00 PM – Event Ends

  • 4:00–6:00 PM – Member Social at Ponysaurus Brewing Company
     


    Program Highlights

  • NC Malt: A Decade of Growth and What's Next — A discussion on the evolution of North Carolina's malt industry, current opportunities, challenges, and the future of local malt and brewing partnerships.

    Adjuncts and Alternative Grains in Modern Brewing — How adjuncts and alternative grains enhance flavor, improve performance, and create distinctive beers in today's market.
    Non-Alcoholic Beer: Identifying Off-Flavors — A technical discussion focused on the most common off-flavors in non-alcoholic beer, their root causes, and practical strategies to improve flavor quality and consistency.

    The Return of Traditional Styles — A look at the resurgence of classic beer styles, why breweries are embracing them again, and how they're finding success with today's consumers.

    Flavor, Consistency, and Troubleshooting in the Brewhouse — Experienced brewers share real-world production challenges and practical approaches for maintaining quality, consistency, and flavor across every batch.
 

    

    Registration Includes

  • Full day of educational programming

  • Lunch, coffee, and beer during the event

  • Access to the mini trade show

  • Networking with brewery peers and industry partners

  • Post-event access to speaker presentations

  • Invitation to the member social following the event

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BrewSmart: Technical Brewing, presented by Zee Loffler, is made possible by the support of our sponsors and the North Carolina brewing community. We're grateful to everyone who has contributed their time, expertise, and resources to ensure this event is successful. We look forward to seeing you in Durham.  


 

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




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