About this Event
Join us for the 2027 Technical Conference from Wednesday, January 27 to Friday, January 29 at the Holiday Inn Burlington.
Reconnect with your brewing community, discover the latest insights, and recharge your passion and plans for the year ahead.
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Keynote-
Internationally acclaimed master brewer Peter Bouckaert is a pioneer in modern craft brewing. Formally trained in bioscience and fermentation technology at the University of Ghent, he spent nearly a decade perfecting traditional Flemish oak-aging techniques at Rodenbach before relocating to the United States to serve as the long-time Brewmaster at New Belgium, where he established one of the largest wood-aging sour programs in American history and co-authored Wood & Beer: A Brewer's Guide. A recipient of the prestigious Russell Schehrer Award for Innovation in Brewing, Bouckaert now serves as co-founder and brewmaster of Purpose Brewing & Cellars, a small craft brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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Confirmed Sessions -
Beer History: "The Start of Commercial Brewing" - Lars Marius Garshol
Finings: Background and New Innovations - Alan Windhausen (Murphy & Sons)
HACCP/Food Safety - What Does It Take? - Erwin Pronk
Pasteurizer-free Stabilization- Nate Armbrust
High Gravity Brewing- Reid Laking (Slant Six)
Yeast Management Impacts of Multi Fill Brewing- Barret Foster (University of Guelph)
Wort Oxygenation and Aeration: Simple...Right?- Travis Audet (Slant Six)
Yeast Phenols - Tasting and Science - Breakout - Richard Preiss
The Cheapest QC Improvements You'll Ever Make- Rodd Seher (Lallemand)
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Preliminary Conference Program
Wednesday, January 27
Welcome reception, sponsored by Rahr/BSG
Thursday, January 28 | 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Registration and breakfast
• Morning technical sessions and workshops
• Lunch with marketplace
• Afternoon technical sessions and workshops
Beer Stube — evening
Friday, January 29 | 8:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
• Breakfast
• Technical sessions and workshops
• Closing session
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MBAA 2027 Technical Conference – Hotel Reservation Instructions
We’re delighted to welcome attendees of the MBAA 2027 Technical Conference to the Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre!
Enjoy comfortable guest rooms, complimentary parking and Wi-Fi, an onsite restaurant, and an indoor pool—everything you need to relax and connect with fellow attendees.
Room Block Details (January 27–29, 2027):
We are pleased to offer a special group rate of $165 per night (+4% MAT & 13% HST) for a standard room with two queen beds.
The group rate is available for the nights of January 27, 28, and 29, 2027, with checkout on January 30, 2027.
Reservation Deadline:
Please book by December 28, 2026 (30 days prior to arrival) to take advantage of the group rate and secure availability within the block.
Cancellation Policy:
Changes and/or cancellations can be made up to 24 hours prior to arrival without penalty. Cancellations made within 24 hours of arrival will be subject to a charge of one night’s room and applicable taxes.
How to Book:
By Phone:
Call the hotel directly at and ask for the MBAA 2027 Technical Conference, using Group Code: MBC.
Online:
Reserve using the dedicated booking link below:
Please ensure your selected arrival and departure dates match your travel plans. We recommend booking early.
If you need assistance with your reservation, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to welcoming you in January!
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MBAA Membership Benefits
An active MBAA membership gives you access to a huge amount of resources including Ask The Brewmasters, the Technical Quarterly, Webinars On Tap, as well as Brewery Safety and Food Safety guides.
Event venue & nearby stays
Holiday Inn Burlington Conference Centre by IHG, 3063 South Service Road, Burlington, Canada
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