Building Community & Knowledge: CCBA's Kelsey McQuaid-Craig on the California Craft Beer Summit

In this Brewbound Podcast interview, host Ray Latif speaks with Kelsey McQuaid-Craig, Executive Director of the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA), about what brewers can expect at this year's California Craft Beer Summit. McQuaid-Craig outlines the event's robust educational programming, featuring three breakout tracks—technical brewing, business of beer, and marketing—as well as new offerings like an off-flavor course for NA and low-alcohol beer (presented by Lallemand) and sessions on hop creep research, SEO, and employment law.   She also highlights two interactive features designed to strengthen connection and collaboration within California's brewing community: a member town hall where brewers can directly shape CCBA's future, and a consultation corner offering one-on-one time with legal, compliance, and benefits experts. The summit promises hands-on learning, practical takeaways, and a deeper sense of community across every level of the industry. For more information, visit CaliforniaCraftBeer.com.