We would like to thank our industry colleagues who worked on the development of this manual for their input, expertise, and commitment to consistently deliver the highest possible quality of draught beer to the consumer.  If we overlooked anyone who contributed we sincerely apologize.

 

Special thanks are extended to Ken Grossman, President of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.  As the 2008 Chair of the Brewers Association Technical Committee, Ken galvanized the creation of this manual through a collaborative effort with the brewing community, and we appreciate the time and dedication he and his colleagues put forth to bring this project to fruition.

 

Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Colleagues 

Boulevard Brewing Company:  Neil Witte

Brewers Association:  Paul Gatza, Charlie Papazian, Bob Pease, Tim Sloan

Cicerone Certification Program: Ray Daniels

The Gambrinus Company:  Jaime Jurado

InBev International:  Cian Hickey

MillerCoors:  Steve Armstrong, James Joyce, Scott Nielsen, Mike Smith

New Belgium Brewing Company:   Matt Meadows

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.:  Rob Gerrity, Ken Grossman, Laura Harter, Charles Kyle

Lucky Bucket Brewing Company:  Zac Triemert

Wiki Technical Assistance:  Dan Rabin

 

We are grateful to our industry equipment suppliers who graciously allowed the use of their graphics and equipment information in this manual:

 

Banner Equipment Company

McDantim, Inc.

Micro Matic, Inc.

Perlick Corporation

 

The Brewers Association wishes to thank the United States Department of Agriculture and the Colorado State Department of Agriculture for their support and funding of this project.

 

PDF Front cover photo by Michael Lichter Photography.

Special thanks to Avery Brewing Company, Boulder, Colorado.

 

For Comments, Suggestions, etc.: dbqm@brewersassociation.org

 

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