Meeting of the Malts Adds Panelist, Welcomes Tim Holden, and Announces Legislative Growler Awards

Press release… The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, has released more exciting details and updates to this year’s Meeting of the Malts, the association’s popular annual event that gathers the most acclaimed breweries to discuss the state of the craft beer industry.

New Panelist Added

Joining this year’s star-studded panel is Bryant Goulding of Cincinnati’s Rhinegeist Brewery. Goulding will share the stage with Garrett Oliver (Brooklyn Brewery), Wendy Yuengling (D. G. Yuengling & Son), John Trogner (Troegs Brewing Company), and Shaun O’Sullivan (San Francisco-based 21st Amendment Brewery). The panel discussion will run from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25.

Legislative Growler Awards

The BOP has announced the recipients of the third annual Legislative Growler Awards, an honor that recognizes a person or organization the BOP considers a partner in the industry, one who continually strives to promote and protect Pennsylvania’s craft beer industry. This year’s honorees include: Rep. Kurt Masser (Pa. District 107 serving Northumberland, Columbia, and Montour Counties), Rep. Peter Schweyer (Pa. District 22 serving Lehigh County), Sen. Bob Mensch (Pa. District 24 serving Berks, Bucks and Montgomery Counties), and Sen. Lisa Boscola (Pa. District 18 serving Lehigh and Northampton Counties).

Tim Holden Opens Meeting of the Malts With 717 Collaboration Beer

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Chairman Tim Holden will open Meeting of the Malts, delivering a toast with the 717 Collaboration Beer, a Helles Bock crafted by Troegs, Appalachian Brewing Company, Zeroday, and Boneshire Brew Works.

President’s Award

At the 2019 Meeting of the Malts, the BOP will announce its second annual President’s Award, an honor given to a person(s) or organization in recognition of and appreciation for outstanding achievement and extraordinary contributions to the Pennsylvania Craft Beer Industry.

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Meeting of the Malts Menu and Beer Pairings

Salad Course

• Beverage – 717 Collaboration
• Food – Chicory and California Field Greens, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Spiced Pecans, Verjuice Pickled Shallots, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Soup Course

• Beverage – Rhinegeist Brewery Mosaic Pale Ale
• Food – Potato-Leek Puree
  Truffle Cream | Chive Oil

Entrée Course

• Beverage – Samuel Adams New England IPA
• Food – Roast Porchetta
  Parmesan Polenta | Spring Vegetable Medley | Orange-Fennel Jus

Dessert Course

• Beverage – 21st Amendment El Sully Mexican Style Lager
• Food – Passion Fruit Cheesecake
  Almond Florentine | Raspberry Coulis

Thank You For #SupportPABeer

The BOP would like to thank Meeting of the Malts GOLD SPONSOR: Norris McLaughlin P.A., SILVER SPONSORS: Brew Cave by U.S. Cooler, Heritage Signs & Display Inc., DrinkTanks, Graphic Packaging, and BRONZE SPONSORS: American Keg, Amoretti, Blue Marsh Insurance, Malteurop Malting Co, Mid Atlantic Craft Beverage Insurance, Schaefer Container Systems, UBS Financial Services Steier Wealth Management.

For the first time in eight years, Meeting of the Malts will take place at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey (Thursday, April 25 from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. EST). Draft Magazine has named Meeting of the Malts as the #12 (out of 101) rated beer experiences on the industry bucket list.

New to this year’s event is Bar Stool to Bar Stool, a sure-to-be engaging discussion on the past, present, and future of Pennsylvania’s three-tiered distribution system. Participants will be Jim Koch (Boston Beer Company) and Craig Purser (National Beer Wholesalers Association). Also new to Meeting of the Malts 2019 will be the Craft Beer Economic Update & Forecast by Bart Watson, Chief Economist of the Brewers Association.

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