Broadcast Date: March 20, 2025 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central
Price: FREE for members, $49 for nonmembers
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Webinar Summary
This webinar explores the latest research on Chiber™, a natural preservative derived from a mushroom extract, in protecting vulnerable beverages from bacterial pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. Attendees will gain insights into Chiber's application in brewery processes, its mechanisms of action, and practical considerations for integrating it to enhance the safety and quality of LA and NA beers.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding the microbial challenges that LA and NA beer brewers face.
- Exploring the unique properties of Chiber™ as a natural antimicrobial derived from white button mushroom chitosan fiber.
- Overview of research demonstrating Chiber's efficacy against pathogenic bacteria and spoilage microorganisms in LA/NA beers.
- Practical applications and considerations for integrating Chiber™ into different brewing processes.
- Keg Systems: Implications for the brewing industry and future directions in ensuring the safety of LA/NA beers using Chiber™.
About the Presenters
Jeff Stevens
WellBeing Brewing | After quitting alcohol, Jeff Stevens discovered that non-alcoholic beer allowed him to stay social and sober, but it lacked the innovation of craft beer. In 2017, he and his wife and business partner, Genevieve, founded WellBeing Brewing to change that. Their mission was to create high-quality, craft non-alcoholic beers for all occasions, aiming to break the stigma around 'not drinking.' Today, WellBeing Brewing is a leader in the NA craft beer movement, producing purpose-driven beverages that promote a mindful, intentional lifestyle. Jeff and Genevieve remain dedicated to their mission to Raise WellBeing and redefine how people enjoy beer. |
Brad Tomlinson
Jacknife Brewing | Brad Tomlinson began brewing in 2016 and opened Jacknife Brewing in Kelowna, BC, in 2020, focusing on blending Northern European farmhouse brewing traditions—such as kveik and Baltic cultures—with West Coast flavor profiles. He has brewed and collaborated internationally in Norway, Spain, Hawaii, and across North America, earning numerous awards, including Silver at the 2024 World Beer Cup for a Western Norwegian Kornøl Ale, the first raw ale to win in its category. Beyond beer, Brad has been a pioneer in the hop soda water category since 2020, with Jacknife Brewing now expanding into seltzers and iced teas in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic formats. |
Audrey Carpenter
Chinova Bioworks | Audrey Carpenter is a Technical Account Manager at Chinova Bioworks, where she leverages her expertise and sunny disposition in the nutrition and food ingredient sectors. With a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, she brings over seven years of hands-on experience in brand innovation, product development, and solution-based sales. Her passion lies in assisting food and beverage manufacturers, especially brewers, to enhance product quality, safety, and shelf life through cutting-edge and sustainable solutions. Audrey is also a member of the ASBC Subcommittee on Alternative Beverages. |
