The confirmed schedule, hop events, after-parties, brewery picks, and live coverage from the floor by Shan Ferments.
Shanleigh Thomson is a UC Davis Master Brewer and fermentation educator covering hop varieties, fermentation science, and craft beer terroir for Breaking Brews. This is her guide to CBC 2026, covering the schedule, hop events, and Philadelphia brewery recommendations.
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Sunday April 19 is pre-conference parties only, no official CBC programming. The conference officially runs Monday April 20 through Wednesday April 22.
Confirmed hop events, Sensorypalooza sessions, and Shan's picked seminars from the CBC 2026 program. Room numbers marked "check CBC app" are from planning notes and not confirmed in public CBC materials.
Every confirmed event Sunday through Wednesday, access details, cost, and Shan's honest take on each one.
Philadelphia has over 100 breweries and a range of beer bars across the city. A selection is listed below.
Shan posts daily from the floor: hop variety notes, sensory breakdowns, and brewery visits.
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