By: Brady Glubish First-Year Brewmaster Student This past week, I had the pleasure of attending the annual Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) meeting, hosted at Olds College. The purpose of the Committee is to bring members of the Alberta brewing community into conversation with college administration, faculty, and students regarding the Brewmaster program at Olds. Our round table discussion included an update on the industry from those directly immersed in it, and the expectations of employers upon student graduation. An overarching theme of the meeting was the drastic increase in breweries opening over the last few years here in Alberta, and the impact this new access to beer has had on a formerly established market. Statistics from AGLC indicated that 123 breweries are now licensed in Alberta, an increase of 22 from the previous IAC meeting. The sentiment was that the increase in businesses has greatly diluted the quality of beer t...
An online beer magazine started and overseen by Olds College Brewmaster and Brewery Operations students. It was launched in 2019 to highlight the skills and experiences of the students. The magazine serves as a focal point for people working in the industry and for those looking for more information on the Alberta craft beer scene.