Speakers

We wanted to expand the festival from just tasting to include more educational opportunities for those wanting to learn more about beer, brewing, and other aspects of our favorite subject.

The talks are about 30 minute presentations with time for questions afterward. This provides enough time to cover a limited subject without taking too much time from your tasting activities!

This years speakers:

	Jeff Garwood - Big Bay Brewing Big Bay Brewing is in Shorewood, WI. Jeff Garwood is a cofounder of the company. Jeff will talk about what it takes to start up a brewing company. Jeff formerly worked in marketing at Miller Brewing and decided he wanted to do his own thing.

	Jim Klisch - Lakefront Brewing Jim and his brother Russ started Lakefront Brewing Co in 1987 as their homebrewing grew out of control. Jim will talk about Lakefront, how they started and grew into one of the most successful breweries in Wisconsin. Jim is no longer an employee of Lakefront but is still active in promoting it.

Homebrewing Discussion - Join us for the Beer Barons Hombrew Q&A

These people will be distributed around the festival and available for your questions.

Homebrew shop owners and staff from Purple Foot, Brew and Grow, and Northern Brewer
Some very accomplished homebrewers (with many Best of Show awards) and BJCP certified judges from the Beer Barons at the Beer Barons' sample tables and the homebrewing demonstration area
Representatives from other homebrew clubs around the region.

Lets hear from you about what you'd like to discuss or speakers you'd like to see! Contact us

The Beer Barons of Milwaukee are unable to control peoples schedules so this list is subject to change based on the potential for cancellations or other speakers to become available.

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