WEBINARS
ACSA’s webinar series Craft Spirits Classroom: Quenching Your Thirst for Knowledge includes monthly webinars on topics ranging from legal and compliance topics, to sales and marketing content, to technical and distilling presentations. Webinars are free to ACSA members. For the member price to be reflected, you must be logged in to your account on the ACSA website. For non-members, purchasing a webinar grants lifetime access to the content.
Upcoming Webinars
Click on the links below to register and to learn more about each webinar.
(All times 3 p.m. Eastern, 2 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Mountain, Noon Pacific)
Re-scheduled to May 6th: Distilling With Heirloom Corn with Alan Reed Bishop (Spirits of French Lick), Gary Hinegardner (Wood Hat Spirits), Keith Meyer (Pinckney Bend Distillery), and Lisa Wicker (Widow Jane Distillery)
April 22: Sustainability as a Business Model & The Road to Net Zero with Connie Baker (Marble Distilling)
May 14: Fermentation Techniques
May 27: Facebook Advertising for Craft Distillers with Kim Nguyen (Speakeasy)
June 10: Entering the Export Market with Export-Import Bank of the United States
June 24: The Lowdown on Liqueurs
July 8: Packaging Series 2: Closure Innovation: Putting the ‘Fun’ in Functional
August 12: Permitting 101
August 26: U.S. Rum: Getting Candid About Cane
July 8 at 3 PM Eastern. Free to ACSA members, $59 for non-members When?: July 8 at 3 PM...
June 24th at 3 PM Eastern. Free to ACSA members, $59 for non-members When?: June 24th at 3 PM...
June 10th at 3 PM Eastern. Presented by Export-Import Bank of the United States. Free to ACSA members, $59...
When?: May 27th at 3 PM Eastern What?: In this webinar, Kim Nguyen, Director of Marketing at Speakeasy Company,...
May 14th at 3 PM Eastern. Free to ACSA members, $59 for non members When?: May 14th at 3...
When?: April 22nd 2021 at 3 PM Eastern time What?: Marble Distilling Co. in Carbondale, CO designed & built...
When?: May 6th, 3 PM Eastern What?: A panel of whiskey-making icons update us on their latest experiments with...
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Archived Webinars
Complimentary Safety Webinar: How to Stay Out of Trouble When it Comes to Dealing With Waste Water
When?: Tuesday, March 23rd from 3-4 PM Eastern How Much?: Complimentary to ACSA members and non-members What?: Distilleries face two issues with their spent grains. First is just plain finding a way to dispose of them, be it a local farmer or discharge to a treatment facility that can...
Webinar – Packaging Series 1: Innovation in Bottle Design
This presentation is generously sponsored by Learn more about Vitro here! When?: April 15th at 3 PM Eastern What?: In the first of our series on craft spirits packaging, we explore the latest bottle design trends that are giving brands the sort of shelf appeal that drives sales. Scott...
Webinar: Navigating Through COVID-19: Our HR Journey
Free to ACSA Members, $59 for non-members When?: March 11, 2021 at 3 PM Eastern What?: This webinar will go over Bently’s approach to HR in the midst of Covid. While addressing some general HR information like laws, OSHA mandates, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the Family and...
Webinar- New Way to Sour Mash: Intentional Bacterial Inoculations for Distilled Spirits Fermentations
February 18th at 3 PM Eastern. With Mitchell Codd, Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits. Free to ACSA Members, $59 for non-members When?: Thursday, February 18th at 3 PM Eastern What?: Yeast fermentation is the driving force behind alcohol creation and the production of spirits in our distilleries. They form...
Webinar: 2021 Spirits Trends Forecast
When?: Thursday, February 11th at 3 PM Eastern What?: Join us for one of the most popular webinars of the year! Executives from Nielsen and CGA will provide a numbers-driven analysis of the key, category-by-category spirits trends and a snapshot of where the market is now and where it’s...
Webinar: Deciphering the 2020 Stimulus and Government Funding Legislation: What’s in it for My Small Business?
Led by Jim Hyland, ACSA’s Public Policy Council, Mark Shilling, ACSA’s Government Affairs Chair, and Becky Harris, ACSA’s President, this comprehensive tutorial had a full briefing covering the following topics and more: Can I transfer bottles from my bottler in-bond, and benefit from the reformed FET? If I bottle from...
Webinar: Imagine Your Life Is Free From Burnout
When?: Thursday, November 5th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: Individuals are burning out at an alarming rate. People feel the constant demand to deliver, so they’re either burning out or they’re leaving their professions altogether, due to high stress and burnout. During this talk, you will learn about the...
Webinar: New Frontiers in Gin
When?: Thursday, October 8th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: Want to know where the gin market is headed? Tune in to our panel of boundary-pushing craft distillers who are exploring an almost unlimited array of flavor profiles within this classic category. Who?: Abby Titcomb joined 3 Floyds Brewing Co. in 2010 and...
Webinar- Sensory: Impact of Some Off-Notes
Thursday, September 24th at 3 PM Eastern Description A distilled spirits is composed of 99% water and ethanol. The remaining part about 1% is composed of congeners, including higher alcohols, aldehydes, lactones, esters, etc, which give the signature to the spirits and impact its aromatic profile. Amid the large...
Complimentary Webinar – COVID-19: What Comes Next?
When?: Monday, June 8th from 3-4 PM Eastern How Much?: Complimentary to members and non-members What?: While we face great uncertainty in this pandemic, we also face opportunity. This presentation will begin with pre-pandemic historical industry perspective and trends, touch on the changes due to COVID-19, and end with...
Complimentary Webinar- Tasting Room Relaunch: Best Practice Guidance for a Safe Re-Opening
When?: Thursday, May 14th 3-4 PM Eastern What?: A round-up of guidance from OSHA + FDA + CDC + Restaurant Industry to help figure out what exactly (re)opening to the public looks like and what needs to potentially change at distillery tasting rooms amid the Coronavirus Pandemic. Who?: Colleen...
Complimentary Webinar: Social Media in the Time of Quarantine
When?: Monday, May 4th, from 3-4 PM Eastern Time What?: The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed how distilleries interact with customers. This talk will explore how distilleries can keep people interested in their brand with social media marketing tips to stay relevant. The discussion will cover keeping an appropriate...
Complimentary Webinar: Hand Sanitizer Production Safety and Compliance
When?: Friday, April 10th, 3-4 PM Eastern Who?: Kevin Yurt and Sean Murphy, Industrial Safety and Training Services How Much?: Complimentary to members and non-members! What?: As you pivot from focusing on creating beverage alcohol to creating hand sanitizer, there are a number of safety and compliance issues that...
Complimentary Webinar: What You Need to Know About Using Fuel Ethanol for Hand Sanitizer Production
When?: Thursday, April 9th, 3-4 PM Eastern Who?: Mark Shilling (ShillingCrafted), John McKee (Headframe Spirits), Becky Harris (Catoctin Creek), and Melissa Katrincic (Durham Distillery) How Much?: Complimentary to members and non-members! What?: Have you considered using fuel ethanol in hand sanitizer production? If so, there are a number of...
Complimentary Webinar: Managing Cash Flow in Times of Uncertainty
When?: Monday, April 6th from 3-4 PM Eastern Who?: Michelle Howard and Amy Julian, Brown Smith Wallace LLP How Much?: Complimentary to members and non-members What?: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting supply chains, financial markets and workforce mobility. During any crisis, organizations must determine which processes are critical...
Complimentary Webinar: DOT Training for Transporting Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
When?: Friday, April 3rd from 11 AM- 12 PM Eastern Who?: Elizabeth LaDow, Department of Transportation Southern Region HAZMAT Transportation Specialist How Much?: Complimentary to members and non-members What?: With much of the industry shifting to hand sanitizer production, safety and compliance related to shipping hazardous materials are essential. The...
Complimentary Webinar: Understanding the Congressional Stimulus Bill and How it Helps Small Businesses
When?: Monday, March 30th, 2020 from 3-4 PM Eastern How much?: Complimentary to members and non-members What?: Tune in to discuss the Congressional Stimulus Bill, the Small Business Administration’s lending provisions, and how both impact you. About Your Presenter James Hyland is a native of Washington, D.C. and lives...
Complimentary Webinar: FDA Product Registration in Plain English
When?: Friday, March 27th, 2020 3-4 PM Eastern Time How Much?: Complimentary to members and non-members What?: If you’ve looked at the FDA registration form and felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone! This webinar will cover how to get your facility and hand sanitizer product registered with the FDA with...
Complimentary Webinar: How to Hibernate Your Craft Spirits Business
When?: Wednesday, March 25th from 4:15-5:15 PM Who?: Dan Gasper (Industry-renowned Start-Up Drinks Expert) and Tom Potter (President of New York Distilling Company) What?: This complimentary webinar will offer an industry outlook resulting from COVID-19. Discover how to sales forecast the next 3, 6, or 9 months and how...
Complimentary Webinar: Keeping Engaged with Your Customer Base When Your Tasting Room is Closed
When?: Wednesday, March 25th from 3-4 PM Eastern Who?: Amber Pollock (Backwards Distilling Company) and Mark A. Vierthaler (Tenth Ward Distilling Company) How Much?: Complimentary to Members and Non-members! What?: In a business and industry so linked to being social, what do you do in a time of social...
Complimentary Webinar – Hand Sanitizer: From Regulation to Production
When?: Monday, March 23rd 4-5 PM Eastern How Much?: Complimentary! What?: ACSA’s third installment in our complimentary COVID-19 webinar series. Join us as we answer your questions on hand sanitizer creation, from FDA and TTB considerations to the production side. Who?: Becky Harris (Chief Distiller, Catoctin Creek) graduated with...
Complimentary Webinar: COVID-19 and Your Mental Health
When?: Friday, March 20th from 3-4 PM Eastern Who?: Liz Hletko, Psychologist, PhD. What?: In these uncertain times, it’s not uncommon to experience elevated feelings of panic, anxiety, or depression. Those already living with anxiety or OCD may be having an especially hard time. Join us on our second installment...
Complimentary Webinar: COVID-19 and Your Tasting Room
When?: Tuesday, March 17th from 3-4 PM Eastern What?: With nearly every state reporting confirmed cases of COVID-19, its impacts on our lives have been far-reaching. What does COVID-19 mean for your tasting room? Join us as we discuss its implications on your business and tasting room. Who?: Wendy...
Webinar: Inside the Rye-volution
When?: Wednesday, March 11th from 3-4 PM Eastern How much?: $39 for members, $59 for non-members What?: Rye whiskey has been one of the most exciting revivals within the U.S. craft spirits scene over the past decade and it’s been as much a success story for American agriculture as...
Webinar – Lab Talk: Yeast
When?: Wednesday, March 18th, at 3-4 PM Eastern How much?: $39 for members, $59 for non-members What?: We look under the microscope at the indispensable and wee beasties we know as yeast and explore how these frequently misunderstood microorganisms influence and elevate the flavor of spirits. About Your Presenter, Dr....
Webinar- Honey: From Bee to the Bottle
February 26th, 2020 from 3-4 PM Eastern Description Honey’s use in the spirits industry is growing as distillers realize the value of using honey in two key ways: as a primary fermentation substrate and as a sweetener/flavor. This presentation will provide an overview of how honey gets from the...
Webinar: Spirits Category Trends: What’s Happening Now & What to Look Out for in 2020 and Beyond
As the year and the decade come to a beginning, Danny Brager, senior vice president of Nielsen Beverage Alcohol Practice, and Matthew Crompton, client solutions director of Nielsen CGA, will provide a deep dive into the key market trends driving all of the major spirits categories. Brager and Crompton...
Webinar – Fruitful Endeavors: The State of the U.S. Brandy Market
Thursday, October 24th, 3-4 PM EDT As the October edition of Craft Spirits Magazine is the Brandy Issue, we welcome a panel of American brandy producers to share their stories and offer their insights on the state of the American brandy market—and what lies ahead for the category. Your...
Webinar – Make it on Menu: How to Elevate Your Distillery With a Craft Cocktail Program
Tuesday, October 15th, 3-4 PM EDT Description: Vineyards have their tasting rooms. Breweries have their tap rooms. These craft beverage entities have one massive advantage by serving in their own spaces – their clients get to enjoy their products how they would enjoy them at home. Craft distilleries… not...
Webinar – Metal Heads: The Canned Cocktail Revolution
Wednesday, September 25th, 3-4 PM Eastern Aluminum cans have become the preferred container for RTD cocktails, as they’re lightweight and are permitted in more venues (festivals, concerts, sporting events, beaches, etc.). In ACSA’s next webinar, “Metal Heads: The Canned Cocktail Revolution,” you’ll hear from a panel of spirits producers...
Webinar – The Road Best Traveled: Partnering With Your Local Convention & Visitors Bureau
September 19th from 3-4 PM Eastern time Distilleries have become essential in driving tourism in to their local regions. Find out how you can work with your area’s CVB to maximize opportunities for your distillery and provide the optimal visitor experience. About Your Presenter Stephanie Sadri (Manager, Global Accounts...
Webinar: Trademark Law 101: How to Protect Your Brands in an Ever-competitive Craft Spirits Marketplace
Thursday, September 5th, 2019 at 3-4 PM Eastern Description: Join attorney Rick Biagi of Neal & McDevitt as he helps us navigate the increasingly complex world of spirits trademark law, offering a critical primer on the legal issues craft spirits producers confront on a daily basis. This engaging, hour-long webinar...
Complimentary Webinar: Sobering Truth: A Drunk Driving Fatality Case Study
Wednesday, August 7th at 3 PM Eastern Our industry is often synonymous with fun and celebration (in moderation). But events in your distillery can lead to the most serious of consequences. This complimentary webinar is a case study of one distillery’s experience after a fatal drunk driving accident resulted...
Webinar: Why and How to Add Liqueurs as a Brand Extension
Wednesday, June 26th, 2019, 3-4 PM Eastern This webinar will walk you through the basics of bringing your own unique liqueurs to market. Discussion topics will be: how to select a style of liqueur to help tell your brand’s story, different categories of spirits and different sources of flavor,...
Complimentary Webinar: TTB Proposed Rules
June 5th, 2019 from 3-4 PM Eastern TTB’s Proposed Rulemaking is intended to clarify and simplify, but if you’ve had questions about what it all means, you are not alone. Join Mark Shilling (Treaty Oak Distilling Co., TX) and Nicole Austin (Cascade Hollow Distilling Co., TN) as they touch...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Using a State-Funded Voluntary Safety Audit to Up Our Game at Headframe
Monday, May 20th, 2 PM Eastern OSHA regulations can be overwhelming or unclear for craft distilleries! Wish you could get a “practice run” of an OSHA inspection before the real deal happens? There may be resources in your state to receive a walk-through inspection of the things OSHA looks...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Operational and Construction Safety, and How it Applies to the Distiller
Thursday, April 25th from 2-3 PM Eastern Learn to distinguish the major differences between OSHA 1910 (General Industry) and OSHA 1926 (Construction), including a brief review of the Bureau of Labor Statistics incident rates between the two types of safety, specifically as they relate to distillery operations. This webinar will...
Webinar: New Product Development: How to successfully create and launch a new product
April 24th, 2019 from 3-4 PM Eastern time In this session, Scott Schiller from Thoroughbred Spirits Group will share a step-by-step approach to an outcome that is based on creativity. Starting from just an outline of an idea, you will see how a brand comes to life from inception...
Webinar: Legal Cannabis is a Game Changer for Beverage Alcohol
Webinar on April 10th, 2019 from 3-4 PM Eastern time. Cannabis is and will continue to impact EVERY consumer industry and is rapidly evolving– how does it impact beverage alcohol, and where will it go from here? Jessica Lukas, VP of Consumer Insights at BDS Analytics will provide a...
Webinar- Social Media for Distillers: From Stress to Success
Suzanne Henricksen is the founder of The Crafty Cask, a media and consulting company that works solely with craft alcohol producers to refine/tell their story, improve their marketing efforts and educate consumers to grow brands and categories. She has a background in consumer marketing and a passion for craft alcohol...
Webinar – Disaster Planning: Protecting Your Distillery and Family
None of us like to think about it, but we are all susceptible to disaster and catastrophe. Join us for this webinar on Wednesday, March 20th at 3 PM Eastern to cover such topics as: Risk Assessment Impact Analysis How to Collect Data (and What Kind of Data to...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Dangers & Preventions: The Importance of Maintaining a Safe Boiler and Boiler Room Equipment
The weather might be frigid, but we’ve got a hot topic for you: Boiler Safety! Join us Thursday, January 31st from 2-3 Eastern time to learn about boilers and how to safely operate a boiler in your DSP. Our Complimentary Safety Webinar Series is made possible through generous support...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Cleaning, Sanitizing and Safety Practices in the Distilling Industry
This webinar is complimentary, thanks to Haskell’s generous support! Log on Thursday, January 17th at 3 PM Eastern to hear about the best practices and safety precautions when dealing with common chemicals. Attendees will leave knowing: The differences between cleaning and sanitizing The three main types of common chemicals...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: GHS and HazCom Compliance
December 11, 2018, 2:00-3:00 PM, Eastern time Implementing appropriate work practices and hazardous chemical exposure guidelines can reduce health and safety risks. OSHA has adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in an effort to improve the health and safety of employees working with...
Complimentary Safety Webinar: Grain Storage & Handling in the Distillery: Quality and Safety Considerations
Tuesday, December 18th from 2-3 PM Eastern Grain handling and storage presents many health and safety risks in the distillery. This webinar will discuss the risks and necessary precautions for handling malts and grains to ensure the safety of your facility and personnel. Presenter: Aaron MacLeod Bio: Aaron MacLeod has...
Webinar: The Extraction of Wood Compounds During Aging in Wood Barrels and in Contact with Wood Pieces
Aging of spirits in barrels is an integral step in their production. The regular producers use traditional shapes for this process such as 350L barrels for Cognac or 53 gallon barrels for Bourbon. Craft distilleries may find smaller barrels more suitable for maturation. Finally, barrel alternatives such as staves,...
Webinar: Important Considerations When Negotiating a Distillery Lease
Join us August 29th at 3 PM Eastern as Cozette Tran-Caffee addresses “Important considerations when negotiating a distillery lease,” including: Pre-lease/site selection issues (finding the right site, with the right neighbors) General tenant-side lease concerns (protecting your right to stay, negotiating your freedom to leave) Industry specific concerns (satisfying...
Complimentary Webinar: Lockout Tagout Essentials
Machinery contains many hazards to workers, including electricity, hydraulic or pneumatic pressure, extreme temperatures, liquids, gases, steam, spring tension, and moving parts. This webinar will cover lockout-tagout, the procedures that ensure dangerous machines are shut off and not able to be started again before the completion of maintenance or...
Webinar: Cannabis Legalization: How Will It Impact Beverage Alcohol?
As more states look to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, the conversation around what impact legalization will have on beverage alcohol remains a hot topic. Jessica Lukas, of BDS Analytics , will provide a data-rich perspective on this topic and insight into who the cannabis consumer (and non-consumer) is and...
Webinar: FREE Safety Webinar: Roundtable Talk and Q+A on Workplace Safety
Have safety questions but don’t know where to find the answers? Join John McKee (Headframe Spirits), Colleen Moore (Dalkita Architecture and Construction), Lance Simons (Haskell), Ryan Quinlan (Bently Heritage) and Jason Lippa (FIVE X 5 Solutions) for a round table Q&A on workplace safety and building a culture of safety at...
Webinar: The Letter – and the Spirit – of the Law for Distillery Websites and Social Media
While internet advertising for distilleries may seem like the wild west, there are regulations on what distillers can and can’t do. In addition, there are best practices that your company should use to avoid unwanted attention from regulators. This webinar will help you determine if your distillery’s website and...
Webinar: The New Tastemakers: How To Use Sensory Perception To Increase Brand Enjoyment
Does your branding give the right flavor cues? We now know that flavor experience, and therefore brand enjoyment, is influenced by all of our senses – not just our taste buds. Join us to learn how the latest research on sensory perception can help us design packaging and messaging...
Webinar: Tips for Successful Distribution Among Rapid Changes and Consolidation in the Three Tier System
In this webinar, LibDib founder and CEO Cheryl Durzy will address the current problem with distribution in the three-tier system, how small brands often lack access to distribution, and the consolidation of distributors. Cheryl will share stories on distribution issues, including her own horror story as a small producer....
Webinar: Ripple Effects
This webinar follows the story of the CEO/Founder of a fictional company, Ripple Effects, a maker of lime-infused vodka. The CEO/Founder faces a number of theoretical legal issues including trade dress design, trademark infringement, and contract dispute with its manufacturer, presenting them to the MSK attorneys. The attorneys then...
Webinar: 5 Key Performance Indicators for Distillers
Join Maria Pearman, CPA to learn the basic Key Performance Indicators that distillers should measure. These KPIs serve as an easy-to-digest view of an organization’s performance and helps management spot decisions and act on opportunities quickly.Learn how to identify and build a simple and effective dashboard that can be leveraged...
Webinar: Quercus Garryana: Oregon Oak’s Effect on Whiskey Maturation
Oregon Oak is having a heyday with wine producers, and more recently amongst craft spirits producers. What is “Garry Oak”? Where does it come from? What flavors does it lend spirit? Jake Holshue, head distiller for Rogue Ales and Spirits, takes you through the short history of the use...
Webinar: All About Acquisitions
Ever considered selling? During this webinar we will delve into various options regarding a potential acquisition. Perhaps it’s entering into a national distribution agreement with a major supplier, selling just one brand under your umbrella, a strategic partnership, or simply walking away and making a complete sale. This webinar...
Webinar: Build a Better Brand Ambassador
BUILD A BETTER BRAND AMBASSADOR is a webinar focused on creating the next generation Brand Ambassador: a sales-oriented, account-driving individual. Full of brand and category knowledge, loquacious and articulate, this individual delivers the brand pitch with aplomb and insider confidence. But also sharply focused on where the brand is...
Webinar: Expert Process Training (Fermentation & Distillation)
Let’s talk about Process Optimization! This webinar will involve going through the production process from grain or other starting material through distillation, highlighting critical areas of importance and giving examples of where other producers have had issues, based on Ferm Solutions’ experience and work with over 500 distilleries.
Webinar: OSHA Citation Patterns for Safety and Health Auditing and the Dos and Don’ts of Report Writing
Past is prologue. OSHA frequently conducts inspections of workplace accidents in which employees are injured and then issues citations. Based on the citations issued by OSHA against other distilleries, the members of ACSA can audit their facilities with the eyes of a compliance officer and detect violations before employees...
Webinar: Batch and Continuous Stills: The Science and the Cashflow
This presentation, delivered by John McKee from Headframe Spirits in Butte, Montana, will focus on introducing the distinctions between batch vs. continuous flow distillation from both the science and the financial sides. It will provide financial implications for both new and established distilleries.
Webinar: Global and US Trends in Beverage Alcohol: 6 Key Drivers
This presentation will focus on the category trends driving both global and US beverage alcohol. The IWSR is the world’s leading data and analysis company in the industry, tracking historical and future growth. Utilizing the IWSR’s extensive data and insights, Brandy will share the story behind the numbers. From...
Webinar: File Incorrect TTB Reports? What To Do Next!
In this presentation, we bring you aspirin for a big old headache — incorrectly filed TTB reports. Yes, it happens – and, after the initial horror subsides, it’s time to take action. But how? Don Snyder of Whiskey Resources will tell you. He’ll cover what happens if you filed...
Webinar: Using Your Online Presence to Build Your Brand
We’ll cover how to implement, improve and expand online tools to create opportunities with your consumers in the online marketing space. In this session, we will cover best practices in website design and content, blogging, email campaigns, third-party reviews, social media tools and trade collateral. We will review current...
Webinar: Covering Your Assets: Avoid Lawsuits and Reduce Taxes
This course teaches proven and effective strategies to prevent and protect against lawsuits. Tax reduction and estate planning strategies adapted to craft distillers are also taught. You’ll hear about the sources of lawsuits – and how much they cost. Then, from living trusts to funding the trust, get savvy...
Webinar: Diagnosing Spirits Quality: The Importance of Glassware
For centuries, distillers, judges, and consumers alike have neglected the scientific principles of olfactory detection, and the glassware industry has failed miserably to apply science to glassware size and shape, resulting in the prolific use of glassware which does more to hinder diagnostics rather than enhance. This seminar will...
Webinar: Go Deep, Not Broad
National distribution sounds like success, but in today’s crowded liquor market, getting traction in one market first can massively help how you expand your business.
Webinar: Continuous Chemistry: Understanding the Interaction of Compounds at Each Step of Spirits Production
Get your unanswered questions involving the chemical interactions that occur in spirit products resolved. Increase your knowledge of compound relationships and the pitfalls of using new techniques. Get the latest research on the complexity of these chemicals and what it means for you, and learn the next possible steps...
Webinar: Static Electricity in Distilleries: What is it, Who Regulates it, How to Control it
Dalkita Architecture & Construction explores a common hazard: static build-up in ethanol plants. Static Electricity is all around us and can not be eliminated. The release of a static spark is a potential ignition source for ethanol vapor and could cause a major fire in your DSP. Understand the...
Webinar: Deductive and Technical Tasting for the Distiller
Join us in reviewing different tasting techniques from across the industry to learn styles and approaches that can be powerful tools in your own team’s production of distilled spirits. From flaw and contamination identification, to new make evaluation, neutral vessel maturation, and finally cask maturity and selection, we will...
Webinar: Simplifying the Complexity of OSHA Requirements for Craft Spirits Producers
Are you in charge of safety at your distillery? Do you wonder if your reporting is as thorough as it should be? Here is another opportunity to learn about OSHA. Courtney Pope, Eastern Regional VP and Principal EHS Consultant for Hellman & Associates, Inc., will help you make sense...
Webinar: Basic Safety Programming
Seasoned experts, Brodie Loushin, Loss Prevention Specialist and John McGree, Senior Vice President from Payne West Insurance, know what works — and what doesn’t. They will teach you how to create and implement a coherent safety program to operate with maximum efficiency at your distillery. Isn’t it worth an...
The Extraction of Wood Compounds During Aging in Wood Barrels and in Contact with Wood Pieces
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: The Extraction of Wood Compounds During Aging in Wood Barrels and in Contact with Wood Pieces$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Aging of spirits in barrels is an integral step in their production. The regular producers use traditional shapes for this...
Important Considerations When Negotiating a Distillery Lease
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Important Considerations When Negotiating a Distillery Lease$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Join us August 29th at 3 PM Eastern as Cozette Tran-Caffee addresses “Important considerations when negotiating a distillery lease,” including: Pre-lease/site selection issues (finding the right site, with the...
Lockout Tagout Essentials
Machinery contains many hazards to workers, including electricity, hydraulic or pneumatic pressure, extreme temperatures, liquids, gases, steam, spring tension, and moving parts. This webinar will cover lockout-tagout, the procedures that ensure dangerous machines are shut off and not able to be started again before the completion of maintenance or...
Cannabis Legalization: How Will It Impact Beverage Alcohol?
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Cannabis Legalization: How Will It Impact Beverage Alcohol?$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description As more states look to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, the conversation around what impact legalization will have on beverage alcohol remains a hot topic. Jessica Lukas,...
FREE Safety Webinar: Roundtable Talk and Q+A on Workplace Safety
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: FREE Safety Webinar: Roundtable Talk and Q+A on Workplace Safety$0.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Have safety questions but don’t know where to find the answers? Join John McKee (Headframe Spirits), Colleen Moore (Dalkita Architecture and Construction), Lance Simons (Haskell), Ryan Quinlan...
The Letter – and the Spirit – of the Law for Distillery Websites and Social Media
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: The Letter – and the Spirit – of the Law for Distillery Websites and Social Media$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description While internet advertising for distilleries may seem like the wild west, there are regulations on what distillers can and can’t...
The New Tastemakers: How To Use Sensory Perception To Increase Brand Enjoyment
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: The New Tastemakers: How To Use Sensory Perception To Increase Brand Enjoyment$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Does your branding give the right flavor cues? We now know that flavor experience, and therefore brand enjoyment, is influenced by all of our...
Tips for Successful Distribution Among Rapid Changes and Consolidation in the Three Tier System
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Tips for Successful Distribution Among Rapid Changes and Consolidation in the Three Tier System$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description In this webinar, LibDib founder and CEO Cheryl Durzy will address the current problem with distribution in the three-tier system, how small...
Ripple Effects
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Ripple Effects$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description This webinar follows the story of the CEO/Founder of a fictional company, Ripple Effects, a maker of lime-infused vodka. The CEO/Founder faces a number of theoretical legal issues including trade dress design, trademark infringement,...
5 Key Performance Indicators for Distillers
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: 5 Key Performance Indicators for Distillers$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Join Maria Pearman, CPA to learn the basic Key Performance Indicators that distillers should measure. These KPIs serve as an easy-to-digest view of an organization’s performance and helps management spot decisions...
Quercus Garryana: Oregon Oak’s Effect on Whiskey Maturation
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Quercus Garryana: Oregon Oak’s Effect on Whiskey Maturation$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Oregon Oak is having a heyday with wine producers, and more recently amongst craft spirits producers. What is “Garry Oak”? Where does it come from? What flavors does...
All About Acquisitions
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: All About Acquisitions$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Ever considered selling? During this webinar we will delve into various options regarding a potential acquisition. Perhaps it’s entering into a national distribution agreement with a major supplier, selling just one brand under...
Build a Better Brand Ambassador
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Build a Better Brand Ambassador$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description BUILD A BETTER BRAND AMBASSADOR is a webinar focused on creating the next generation Brand Ambassador: a sales-oriented, account-driving individual. Full of brand and category knowledge, loquacious and articulate, this individual...
Expert Process Training (Fermentation & Distillation)
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Expert Process Training (Fermentation & Distillation)$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Let’s talk about Process Optimization! This webinar will involve going through the production process from grain or other starting material through distillation, highlighting critical areas of importance and giving examples...
OSHA Citation Patterns for Safety and Health Auditing and the Dos and Don’ts of Report Writing
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: OSHA Citation Patterns for Safety and Health Auditing and the Dos and Don’ts of Report Writing$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Past is prologue. OSHA frequently conducts inspections of workplace accidents in which employees are injured and then issues citations. Based...
Batch and Continuous Stills: The Science and the Cashflow
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Batch and Continuous Stills: The Science and the Cashflow$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description This presentation, delivered by John McKee from Headframe Spirits in Butte, Montana, will focus on introducing the distinctions between batch vs. continuous flow distillation from both the...
Global and US Trends in Beverage Alcohol: 6 Key Drivers
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Global and US Trends in Beverage Alcohol: 6 Key Drivers$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description This presentation will focus on the category trends driving both global and US beverage alcohol. The IWSR is the world’s leading data and analysis company in...
File Incorrect TTB Reports? What To Do Next!
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: File Incorrect TTB Reports? What To Do Next!$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description In this presentation, we bring you aspirin for a big old headache — incorrectly filed TTB reports. Yes, it happens – and, after the initial horror subsides, it’s...
Using Your Online Presence to Build Your Brand
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Using Your Online Presence to Build Your Brand$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description We’ll cover how to implement, improve and expand online tools to create opportunities with your consumers in the online marketing space. In this session, we will cover best...
Covering Your Assets: Avoid Lawsuits and Reduce Taxes
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Covering Your Assets: Avoid Lawsuits and Reduce Taxes$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description This course teaches proven and effective strategies to prevent and protect against lawsuits. Tax reduction and estate planning strategies adapted to craft distillers are also taught. You’ll hear...
Diagnosing Spirits Quality: The Importance of Glassware
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Diagnosing Spirits Quality: The Importance of Glassware$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description For centuries, distillers, judges, and consumers alike have neglected the scientific principles of olfactory detection, and the glassware industry has failed miserably to apply science to glassware size and...
Go Deep, Not Broad
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Go Deep, Not Broad$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description National distribution sounds like success, but in today’s crowded liquor market, getting traction in one market first can massively help how you expand your business. Category: Webinar Archives Related products Add to...
Continuous Chemistry: Understanding the Interaction of Compounds at Each Step of Spirits Production
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Continuous Chemistry: Understanding the Interaction of Compounds at Each Step of Spirits Production$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Get your unanswered questions involving the chemical interactions that occur in spirit products resolved. Increase your knowledge of compound relationships and the pitfalls...
Static Electricity in Distilleries: What is it, Who Regulates it, How to Control it
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Static Electricity in Distilleries: What is it, Who Regulates it, How to Control it$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Dalkita Architecture & Construction explores a common hazard: static build-up in ethanol plants. Static Electricity is all around us and can not...
Deductive and Technical Tasting for the Distiller
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Deductive and Technical Tasting for the Distiller$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Join us in reviewing different tasting techniques from across the industry to learn styles and approaches that can be powerful tools in your own team’s production of distilled spirits....
Simplifying the Complexity of OSHA Requirements for Craft Spirits Producers
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Simplifying the Complexity of OSHA Requirements for Craft Spirits Producers$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Are you in charge of safety at your distillery? Do you wonder if your reporting is as thorough as it should be? Here is another opportunity...
Basic Safety Programming
Access to this presentation is restricted Webinar: Basic Safety Programming$59.00 Quantity Add to cart Description Description Seasoned experts, Brodie Loushin, Loss Prevention Specialist and John McGree, Senior Vice President from Payne West Insurance, know what works — and what doesn’t. They will teach you how to create and implement...
