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Craft Brewer's Conference 2026 Special: Shan Ferments (Shanleigh Thomson)

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with Shanleigh Thomson
·40:46·Apr 30, 2026
Craft Brewer's Conference 2026 Special: Shan Ferments (Shanleigh Thomson)
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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Shanleigh Thomson, founder of Shan Ferments and professor at Washington State University. A UC Davis Master Brewer with a Master of Food Science from Purdue University and over 12 years of experience in the beverage alcohol industry, Shanleigh has worked with industry leaders including Diageo, Yakima Chief Hops, and Agriculture Canada. Through Shan Ferments, she runs a consultancy and educational platform dedicated to making the science of fermented beverages accessible to brewers and enthusiasts alike. BrewedAt's CBC Special Series, releasing a new episode every day from April 27th through May 2nd, and again from May 5th through May 9th, in celebration of the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia! https://www.shanferments.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shan.ferments/

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Shanleigh Thomson

Owner · Shan Ferments