Have you ever wondered how the pro’s taste and judge beer? Here’s your chance. Attendees have the chance to judge a beer along with GABF judges in a directed tasting. The booth is located between the Brewers Studio Pavilion and section M and seating is limited to 20 people per session. Attendances is first-come, first-serve, but you can swing by the booth and grab a ticket to reserve your spot for one of the three presentations during each GABF session.

Session Times & Judge Schedule

Thursday, September 16^th

6:30 PM

Randy Mosher, AHA Board of Advisors
Anders Kissmeyer, Nørrebro Bryghus

7:30 PM

Troy Rysewyk, MillerCoors
Phil Farrell, BJCP Judge

8:30 PM

Gwen Conley, Flying Dog Brewing
Jennifer Talley, Squatters Pub & Brewery

Friday, September 17^th

6:30 PM

Susan Ruud, BJCP Judge
Randy Mosher, AHA Board of Advisors

7:30 PM

Grant Wood, Boston Beer Company
Gary Spedding, Brewing & Distilling Analytical Services

8:30 PM

John S. Watson, BJCP Judge
Tim Schwartz, Real Ale Brewing Company

Saturday, September 18^th

1:30 PM

Gregg Smith, Grupo Modelo
Lisa Smith, NABA

2:30 PM

Matt Reich, Ecolab
Lee Chase, Brewing Industry Consulting & Implementation

3:30 PM

Jennifer Talley, Squatters Pub & Brewery
Glenn Payne, Meantime Brewing Company Ltd

6:30 PM

Michael L. Hall, BJCP Judge
Rex Halfpenny, Michigan Beer Guide

7:30 PM

Paul Gatza, Brewers Association
Scott Brendecke, Ball Corporation

8:30 PM

Paul Gatza, Brewers Association
Matt Stinchfield, Brewing News