Sprekers bij Dutch CRAFT Brewers Conference 2026
Dutch CRAFT Brewers Conference 2026
Over de sprekers
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Bamforth (Charlie)
Dr Charlie Bamforth has been in the industry since 1978, with the Brewing Research Foundation and Bass in the UK, then professor of brewing at UC Davis 1999-2018. He is now Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Honorary Professor with the University of Nottingham. He was President of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (now CIBD) 2014-2016. Charlie was Senior Quality Advisor to Sierra Nevada 2019-2025. He wrote numerous articles, papers, and books on beer. Charlie has received numerous awards. He has written profusely for 40 years on football, especially Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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Beersma, B. (Bernd)
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De Baets (Janos)
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de Waal (Stefan)
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Fortuna Tomé (Jorge)
Jorge is a passionate brewing professional with ten years of experience, having started his journey behind the bar and subsequently expanded into sales, operations, and all aspects of brewing. His curiosity about fermentation drives him to experiment and learn with every batch. Jorge believes in mastering the basics while constantly seeking new ways to innovate. For him, brewing is a blend of discovery and creativity, resulting in bold and expressive beers that go beyond just the sum of their ingredients. In 2023 he founded Fermentage, unfiltered, unpasteurized uniting all kinds of living organisms.
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Grajewski (Maciej)
Maciej, a biotechnologist and CEO of SG Papertronics, is democratizing laboratory testing for craft brewers. Passionate about introducing innovative testing methods to the market, Maciej is dedicated to Beer-o-Meter’s mission of providing an intuitive solution for chemical tests, offering real-time actionable data. Currently, their Beer-o-Meter, single-use pods, and analytical software are set to transform the craft beer industry, allowing brewers to gain profound insights and optimize their businesses.
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Haarman (Henk)
Dr. Henk Haarman is a lecturer-researcher at Avans University of Applied Sciences and serves as project leader of the CRAFTing RAAKe Bieren research programme. In this multidisciplinary consortium, universities of applied sciences, a Belgian brewing school, breweries, hop growers, and technology partners collaborate to advance the molecular understanding of New England IPA brewing.Henk received his brewer’s training at CVO Brussels and combines scientific expertise with a strong passion for craft beer. He is also the founder of his own beer brand, Henkies®.
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Hogeschool (Avans)
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Maisel (Jeff)
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Reuchlin (Henri)
Henri heeft ruim 25 jaar ervaring in de biersector, onder andere als medeoprichter en directeur van StiBON Bieropleidingen. Verder is hij biersommelier, trainer, auteur (bierblog BIERburo, Bier! magazine, Brouw! en verschillende boeken), podcaster (Biertypisch Henri) en adviseur (BIERburo, Trappistenbrouwerij De Kievit, Brewers of Europe). Henri is medeoprichter en bestuurslid van de Dutch Beer Challenge. Maar bovenal houdt hij van bier.
‘Ik houd van bier. Ik houd van de mensen die het drinken, ik houd van de mensen die het brouwen. Ik houd zelfs van mensen die het verkopen. Ik ben gefascineerd door de natuurlijke processen waardoor bier ontstaat. En door de manier waarop mensen die proberen te doorgronden en naar hun hand proberen te zetten. Daarom praat en schrijf ik enthousiast over bier. Op veel manieren’. -
Simmonds (Steven)
Steven is the coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Malting and Brewing Sciences and a postdoctoral researcher at KU Leuven. Driven by a fascination for the science behind every pint, he explores the biochemistry of carbohydrates, especially starch, during the mashing process. Through the Postgraduate Program, he’s dedicated to inspiring and equipping the next generation of brewers with the knowledge and curiosity needed to tackle the challenges shaping the future of malting and brewing.
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Soenen (Nicolas)
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Trummer (Jonas)
Jonas Trummer is an Brewing Science - Alumni of the prestigious TUM-Weihenstephan. Additionally, he holds a PhD in Brewing Science from the Agricultural University in Krakow and the University Ghent.He has worked in breweries of all sizes in Germany, Poland and France. Since 2024, he is the Technical Sales Manager for Murphy and Son in Europe.
