Moderator:
Markus Raupach, Fotograf, Journalist, Bier-, Edelbrand- und Käsesommelier
Speakers:
Carlos Yanes, OIS&Associates
Luis Fernando Zambrano Silva, OIS&Associates
Peter Bouckaert, Purpose Brewing
Tiago Falcone, Brussels Beer Project
Beer used to ferment in and be consumed from wooden barrels until the middle of the 20th century where wooden barrels have progressively been replaced by stainless steel fermenter and kegs. However, wood – be it from the barrel or from a different form – is making a comeback in beer production. What used to be – and still is – used in wine production such as wood chips, wood dust… is now also being used in beer production which is also witnessing technical innovations that may help brewers. This session will give practical insights into the topics, with explanation by a wood product manufacturer and by the users themselves: the brewers.