Carbonation shapes flavor, mouthfeel, aroma, and even safety. Get into the science behind fizz and how brewers can use it to improve every pour. https://asbcnet.org/getcontentasset/35514060-7d8e-4bf6-ae9b-de7900e44d09/141d77fc-2e06-49eb-b14c-2ff58f5ce730/feat_fizz-wendrick.pdf?language=en-US

Does heat strip the flavor from #NABeer? Join us Dec. 16 for "Some Do Not Like It Hot," a look at how Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) and High-Pressure Processing (HPP) can preserve NAB aroma and flavor. FREE for ASBC members: https://asbcnet.org/events/webinars/some-do-not-like-it-hot #BrewingScience

#ASBC and #CIBD are coming together again in 2027! Join brewing, distilling, and beverage science professionals Aug. 14–16 to explore emerging research, share practical insights, and gain fresh perspectives. Mark your calendar for #ASBCCIBD2027: https://www.asbcnet.org/events/2027-asbc-cibd-meeting

Meet Hatice Morris, Yeast and Fermentation SME at Molson Coors Beverage Company, who's bringing original fermentation data to our November 17 webinar on killer yeast risk in brewing. Register now to be there: https://www.asbcnet.org/events/webinars/killer-yeast #KillerYeast #BrewingScience

Cornell researchers are testing dozens of commercial, experimental, and heritage hop varieties to determine which grow best in New York while producing the flavors and aromas brewers want. Read More: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/09/hops-and-dreams-cornell-helps-new-varieties-go-field-glass

Hops and dreams: Cornell helps new varieties go from field to glass | Cornell Chronicle

The Cornell Hop Breeding Program aims to give New York growers and brewers cultivars suited to the state's climate and disease pressure.

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Could a killer yeast strain already be hiding in your fermentation? Join us on November 17 for our live webinar, Killer Yeasts in Brewing with Hatice Morris (Molson Coors). Free for members. Save your spot today: https://www.asbcnet.org/events/webinars/Pages/Killer-Yeast.aspx #BrewingScience

Views on NA beer have changed dramatically in recent years. The drinks business assesses not just quality shifts, but also how it has boosted its eminence among beer professionals and experts. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/09/non-alcoholic-beer-sees-rise-in-quality-and-reputation/

Non-alcoholic beer sees rise in quality and reputation

Non-alcoholic beer has transitioned from a niche compromise into a mainstream, premium category, driven by advancements in brewing technology and shifting social habits. Jessica Mason reports on how i...

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Our recent webinar on hemp beverage regulation is now on demand. Christopher Lackner of the Hemp Beverage Alliance discusses state vs. federal rules, key policy developments, and what's next. https://www.asbcnet.org/events/webinars/Pages/state-hemp-beverages.aspx #ASBC #HempBeverages #Regulations

Arkansas understands the value of rice in acres, bushels, and exports. Dr. Scott Lafontaine of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is asking a different question: What if we also measured its value by pints? https://armoneyandpolitics.com/arkansas-rice-ferment-economic-value/

Brewing a Bigger Market: How Arkansas Rice Could Ferment New Economic Value

Arkansas has long understood the value of rice in acres, bushels and export markets. Dr. Scott Lafontaine of the University of Arkansas

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Heat and drought are hitting hop fields in Austria and Germany, as well as spring barley. Is a shortage looming? Farmers and brewers are testing irrigation and switching to winter barley. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/heat-and-drought-why-beer-at-oktoberfest-could-soon-be-in-short-supply

Heat and drought: Why beer at Oktoberfest could soon be in short supply

No hops, no beer: heat and drought are hitting hop fields in Austria and Germany, as well as spring barley for malt. Is a beer shortage looming? Farmers and brewers are testing irrigation and switchin...

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Missed the live event on September 15? "A Practical Guide to Managing Geosmin Risk from Grain" is now available on demand. ASBC members and webinar registrants can access the recording today: https://www.asbcnet.org/events/webinars/Pages/Geosmin-Risk.aspx #ASBCWebinar #GeosminRisk #BrewingScience

Last call! Join us tomorrow at 11 a.m. CT to get hemp beverage regulation explained by Christopher Lackner of the Hemp Beverage Alliance. Free for ASBC members! Save your spot now: https://www.asbcnet.org/events/webinars/Pages/state-hemp-beverages.aspx #ASBC #HempBeverages

Rice is receiving renewed attention as an ingredient, but what does that mean for storage? Explores which rice formats can sit longer without hurting flavor, and which ones demand tighter control. Read more: https://www.asbcnet.org/publications/buzz/Documents/PDFs/2026/Feat_RiceStorage-Shults.pdf

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Congrats to the 2026 #ASBCCIBD Meeting Poster Competition winners! Join us in celebrating the winners, finalists, presenters who shared their work, sponsors, and all volunteers who helped manage the competition. https://www.asbcnet.org/events/2026Meeting/Present/Pages/Poster-Competition.aspx

Could wild yeast help create a more nutritious beer? Researchers are using naturally occurring strains to create more nutritious brews and advance fermentation science. Read more: https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=25467

The Future of Beer: How Wild Yeast Helps Create a More Nutritious Brew

The integration of wild yeast in brewing is transforming beer, enabling the creation of nutritionally enhanced drinks through natural fermentation processes.

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As an #ASBC member, you receive: 🍻 Complimentary access to ASBC webinars 🍻 Education on QA, methods, and regulations 🍻 Specialized training for brewing and beverage labs 🍻 Member rates for ASBC meetings Join today: https://www.asbcnet.org/Membership/pages/default.aspx

What happens to hemp beverages if the proposed federal ban takes effect in November? Join us on September 30 to get the state and federal picture, the policy developments driving it, and the business implications. https://bit.ly/4zRy46G #Regulation #HempBeverages

Last chance to register and join us TOMORROW! Don't miss our September 15 live webinar on reducing #GeosminRisk from grain. Learn practical supply-chain controls for protecting beverage quality from Seth DeBolt. FREE for ASBC members—save your spot: https://bit.ly/4xKYaHa

Climate change is pressuring hop production. Resilient varieties could help brewers maintain flavor, performance, and reliability amid drought, disease, and unpredictable weather. 🍺 Read more: https://www.beerandbrewing.com/growing-stronger-hops-how-resilient-varieties-can-protect-brewings-future

Growing Stronger Hops: How Resilient Varieties Can Protect Brewing’s Future

Every new hop variety must prove itself in both the field and the brewhouse. Learn how breeders are developing stronger, more resilient hops and why brewer adoption is essential to bringing the next g...

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Only 1 week until our live event, "A Practical Guide to Managing Geosmin Risk from Grain." Learn how grain quality, drying, storage, and water intrusion can influence off-flavor risk, and what practical steps can help reduce exposure across the supply chain. https://bit.ly/4xKYaHa #geosmin

The next trend in NA beer? Functional ingredients! 🍺 From hydration to focus, brewers are adding wellness-focused ingredients, but backing up claims and flavor remains key. Read more: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/07/osaka-scientists-develop-wild-yeast-that-boosts-ornithine-in-craft-beer/

Osaka scientists develop wild yeast that boosts ornithine in craft beer

Researchers in Japan say they have developed a naturally derived yeast strain capable of producing significantly higher levels of ornithine, an amino acid commonly used in health supplements, in a bid...

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Join Christopher Lackner, Founder & President of the Hemp Beverage Alliance, on Sept. 30 for a live webinar on the current and future state of hemp beverages and the impact of a potential federal ban. FREE for members! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4zRy46G #ASBCwebinar #hempbeverages

As NABLABs grow in popularity, so do food safety concerns. Discover how LAMP assays may help breweries spot pathogen risks quickly and strengthen product safety. Read more: https://www.asbcnet.org/publications/buzz/Documents/PDFs/2026/Feat_NABLAB-Bean.pdf

University of Idaho researchers uncover yeast solution to prevent exploding beer cans. Read more: https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-today/university-of-idaho-researchers-uncover-yeast-solution-to-prevent-exploding-beer-cans/277-b79d5f8a-d0a5-48ef-b0ac-8c2736a5f05e

University of Idaho researchers uncover yeast solution to prevent exploding beer cans

Biochemistry professor Paul Rowley is studying "killer" yeasts that could help breweries prevent contamination and costly product losses.

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Missed the August 6 webinar? Watch on demand to learn how zero-energy pasteurization compares with traditional stabilization methods and see real-world beverage applications. Access the recording: https://bit.ly/454S1sy

The leadership of ASBC and CIBD thank you for an incredible 2026 ASBC & CIBD Meeting! Save the date for the 2027 joint meeting—we'll see you in Clearwater Beach, Florida, August 14–16, 2027! ☀️ #ASBCCIBD #BeverageScience #BrewingandDistilling

That's a wrap on the 2026 ASBC & CIBD Meeting! From the Poster Competition Finals to Dr. Jay Keasling's closing keynote on the future of fermentation science, Day 3 brought it all together. Thank you for attending! 🍻 #ASBCCIBD #BeverageScience #BrewingandDistilling

Another great Happy Hour in the books at the 2026 ASBC and CIBD Meeting! Day 2 wrapped with more good conversation, poster viewing, and plenty of networking in Seattle. 🍻

Have regulatory questions? The TTB team is on-site at the 2026 ASBC and CIBD Meeting and available at their table during today's Happy Hour. Stop by and get your questions answered!

🥃 The Tuesday Keynote, Dr. Emma Walker, Johnnie Walker Master Blender, took the stage to share her global blending expertise and insights into flavor development across fermentation, distillation, and maturation. #ASBCCIBD #BeverageScience #BrewingandDistilling