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The Iowa Brewers Guild exists to unify craft brewing professionals, promote Iowa beer, and advocate for the industry’s growth.
I-BEST education seminar supports that goal, right here in the state. A daylong education and outreach conference for Iowa breweries and cideries, homebrewers and more, Iowa Brewers Education Seminar and Tippling (I BEST), is packed with essential brewing business information.
The 2024 conference will be hosted by IA Brewers Guild member Flix Brewhouse in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, November 8th.
I-BEST covers the full spectrum of brewing education. Breakout sessions allow attendees to chose among seminars in three tracks:
Technical Brewing
Legal & Business Administration
Marketing & Taprooms & Sales
In addition to a full day of brewing industry education, i-BEST includes morning refreshments, lunch, an industry trade show, networking with IBG associate members & sponsors.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
2024 LODGING INFO
Discounted room blocks will be available on a first come first served basis for both Thursday, Nov. 7th and Friday, Nov. 8th. The Hotels listed below have courtesy room blocks for I-BEST, please book with the property directly:
Surety Hotel, 206 6th Ave., Des Moines, 515-985-2006 BOOK HERE
Hampton Inn & Suites, 100 SW Water Street, Des Moines; Book at this like Hampton Inn
Stoney Creek Hotel, 5291 Stoney Creek Ct, Johnston: Call 1-800-659-2220 and request IBG Group block or use code 2411beer
Residence Inn Downtown, 100 SW Water St., Des Moines: Book at this link Book your group rate for i-Best Conference 2024
Additional Hotels Coming Soon!
Questions? Please email IBG Executive Director Noreen Otto - notto@iowabeer.org
