Matt Stinchfield has been actively creating safer workplaces for over three decades. He has focused on brewery safety for the last 20 years as a safety and loss control consultant to mid-sized and regional craft breweries and distilleries. Matt is a member of the Brewers Association’s safety subcommittee and sits on the Master Brewers Association of America’s food safety committee.

Matt founded his own brewery, Ploughshare Brewing Company, in Lincoln, Nebraska in 2014. 

Matt will present to UBG members on May 1 on "Exciting Safety Resources for Brewers" at Squatters downtown at 4pm. 

The content is in four parts: 1) BA’s commitment to safety; 2) a discussion of helpful safety resources for brewers with an emphasis on including free, valuable brewer resources, such as BA-developed Best Management Practices, video education, forum interaction, and presentations; 3) an overview of the hazard assessment process; and 4) a rundown of some commonplace safetyconcerns for brewers. Since each state has known peculiarities having to with safety laws, OSHA, etc., Matt will also address state-specific programs.

Join the Utah Brewers Guild at our first ever collaboration beer festival at the McCarthey Plaza at Eccles Theater on Main! Tickets going on sale soon!

Getting familiar with the nuts and bolts of the ingredients used to make your beer helps quality and taste. Join Dan Burick of Briess for a harvest update and look at the growing season for a barley farmer. Join us at Squatters downtown for an educational seminar and Q&A. Refreshments will be provided. 

Join us Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 5pm at Squatters downtown for a UBG educational seminar that will pull the curtain back on music licensing and help you understand the legalities of using music in your brewery.  Dan Spears of BMI will provide an in-depth look at the copyright law and when a brewpub or taproom needs a public performance license. In addition, the session will focus on how licensing fees are determined & where the money goes. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a greater understanding of music licensing and how it impacts your business.

Dan's bio:

Dan Spears is the Vice President of Industry Relations and Licensing at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). In his capacity as Vice President, Mr. Spears works closely with BMI’s Licensing management team to create strategic, value-driven sponsorships and customer events. He serves as a pivotal bridge between the company’s Licensing, Writer/Publisher and Business Affairs teams. In this role, Mr. Spears continues to develop new customer initiatives and strategic partnerships that feature BMI songwriter performances and help educate key accounts, while providing new sources of revenue for affiliates and licensees.

This is a one-day 8 hour symposium focusing on the talents and expertise of women in the craft brewing industry (brewers, brewery employees and subject matter experts) in Utah and the Intermountain West. We’re looking for panel topic presenters in brewery operations, quality control, and beer style education. We’re planning on concurrent breakout sessions in the morning (three hours including four sessions), a networking lunch and a keynote in the afternoon. To sponsor or for more info email .