7. Ibero-American VLB Symposium

September 26th to 28th 2016, the Versuchs- und Lehranstalt für Brauerei in Berlin e.V, Germany, held the Ibero-American VLB Symposium for the seventh time. The event took place in Santiago, Chile, and according to the list of participants around 180 travelled to Santiago de Chile to take part. Over the three days of the event, more than 20 lectures were presented covering new developments in every area of beer and beverage production from raw materials to the latest trends in filling and packaging.

Hops – as Exciting as Ever

From brewing science to beer characterisation, from hop technology to the international craft beer market – the 3rd German Hop Convention was held in Bad Gögging in the Hallertau from October 11th to 13th, 2016. The programme gave an indication of the variety that was emphasised repeatedly in the speech delivered by Dr. Johannes Pichlmaier, HVG: “Hops are as exciting as ever. What we always had wished for, is now coming to pass: German brewers are using hops in their full diversity”, the President of the German Hop Growers Association told an audience of about 150 participants from 15 countries.

From weather balloons to membrane filtration

Pentair was founded on July 6, 1966, in the U.S. city of St. Paul, Minnesota. Over the next 50 years, the company, which originally manufactured weather balloon, developed into a global and diversified corporation.

Food & drink technology Africa 2016

Food & drink technology Africa (fdt Africa) is continuing its success story. The most important sector event for the food and beverage industry in Southern Africa took place on September 14th and 15th 2016 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. 86 local and international exhibitors showcased their products, solutions and services on 1250 square meters of exhibition space. The number of participants increased by 40 percent to 1550 – that’s a new record.

China Brew and Beverage

The CBB gained more momentum with its move from Beijing to the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre (SNIEC), strengthening its role as one the most important events for the beverage and liquid food industry sector in Asia. This is evident in the nearly double-digit increase (9 %) in the number of exhibitors, bringing the total to close to 800. In addition, the number of international companies in attendance rose by seven percent over 2014, to a total of 265. The CBB is held every two years. This year’s show was spread over an area of 81 000 m2 (80 000 m2 in 2014) with 53 183 attendees. The visitor numbers reflected a slight increase over those in 2014 which amounted to 52 063.

International Cider Awards 2017

Over the last decade, a drinks revolution has been felt around the world. Cider has become a global success story, and its popularity and growth show no signs of abating. The roots of this revolution can be traced back to the UK, the world’s largest cider market, home to the world’s largest cider producer and arguably the spiritual home of cider. Once a drink of the agricultural classes, cider became a commercial proposition in the early 20th century and via breweries gained national distribution. It grew to become a significant, if small drinks category. It is little wonder, therefore, that the International Brewing Awards sought to create a platform solely for cider, and to do so in 2013.

Considerations on homogeneity of wort boiling

In order to achieve uniform, energy-efficient boiling, homogeneity of wort is of utmost importance. This article introduces a new process, making it possible for hands-on brewers to determine homogeneity of wort heating and boiling, based on simple temperature measurements.

A weekend of spontaneous fermentation

Have you ever wanted to explore the wild beers of Belgium? Perhaps it’s a bit challenging attempting to drive the highways or take trains and buses around the byways of the Belgium in search of the breweries still producing authentic lambic? What if you could taste all of them – most of them on tap – at one location with like-minded individuals in an agreeable venue? If this is what you seek, then the Weekend der Spontane Gisting (Weekend of Spontaneous Fermentation), organized by the Opstalse Bierpallieters, fits the bill perfectly.

drinktec worldwide – trade fair trio in Africa, China and India

A lot to do | The drinktec Project Group currently has a lot to do. Three of the foreign subsidiaries belonging to the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry are scheduled for later this year. And then in September 2017, the “big show”, i.e. the drinktec, will take place in Munich. BRAUWELT International spoke with Petra Westphal, Exhibition Group Director at the Messe München, and Markus Kosak, Exhibition Director of food & drink technology Africa, China Brew China Beverage and drink technology India about the drinktec Cluster as well as the Project Group’s preparations for the shows in South Africa, China and India.

Exchange of know-how at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada

This year’s Young Scientists Symposium on Malting, Brewing and Distilling (YSS) took place in the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico, California, USA, under the overall chairmanship of Prof. Charles W. Bamforth (University of California, Davis). Young scientists from many nations met at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada from April 21st to 23rd in order to present their researches in the area of brewing and distilling technology.

China Craft Beer Conference & Exhibition 2016

The wave of craft beer engulfing the world has spared neither China nor the rest of Asia. Exact figures for craft breweries are not currently available for the Chinese market. Reports vary widely; between 200 and 4000 craft breweries are currently operating in the Middle Kingdom. NürnbergMesse China has taken full advantage of this trend by organizing the first China Craft Beer Conference & Exhibition (CBCE) together with its partner The Beer Link, held May 26th and 27th in Shanghai. BRAUWELT International was there.