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FERMENTATION DIVERSITY

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FERMENTATION DIVERSITY - an in depth workshop with Cider Maker & Influencer,
​Michelle Pagano (aka @thebrewbabe). ​

What is Gluten-free? (Stats on the growing industry from Brewers Association)

Gluten-free myths

Gluten-free vs Gluten-reduced

Brewing gluten-free (base grains, extracts, nutrients needed for a successful batch, challenges)

Other fermentation options (tepache and cider)

Playing it Safe (cross contamination at festivals, taprooms, etc.)
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Examples of dedicated gluten-free breweries
Resources (Blogs, books, homebrew clubs)

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MICHELLE PAGANO | @THEBREWBABE

​Michelle is the Assistant Cider Maker at Descendant Cider Co. in New York City. She is also a gluten-free homebrewer and writer for TheOutcask.com (formerly Bier Magazine, Inc.), and a Social Media Influencer @TheBrewBabe — a page dedicated to sharing her educational experiences, cider & beer reviews, and information on living gluten-free with her followers.

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In May 2019, she attended Cornell AgriTech and received a certification in Perry & Cider Production. In September 2019, she became a Certified Cider Professional, administered by the United States Association of Cider Makers.
She is also an award-winning homebrewer & cidermaker:

Finalist, 2019 American Homebrewers Association “National Homebrew Competition.”
Bronze in Spiced Cider, 2018 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition
1st Place in Specialty Cider, 2018 Mid-Atlantic Amateur Cider Contest
Silver in the Hopped Cider, 2018 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition

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Silver in the Spiced Cider, 2018 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry CompetitionMichelle enjoys participating in group brew days, judging cider competitions, participating in craft beer/cider events, and offering gluten-free beer and cider at festivals on Long Island. She is currently an active member of the American Homebrewers Association, Handgrenades Homebrew Craft Beer Club, and Long Island Beer & Malt Enthusiasts.


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  • BEER EXPERTS
  • SPEAKERS
    • DR. J NIKOL JACKSON-BECKHAM
    • MEGAN STONE
    • REN NAVARRO
  • WORKSHOPS & PACKAGES
    • YOGA + BEER
    • SENSORY TRAINING
    • FERMENTATION DIVERSITY
    • BEERSGIVING
  • ABOUT
    • SPONSORS
    • VOLUNBEER
    • PINK BOOTS SOCIETY
    • PRESS
    • GALLERY
    • MERCHANDISE