

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spotlight 802 - Vermont Craft Brewery Speaker Panel
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Spotlight 802, a monthly speaker series, brings engaging voices from across Vermont to share their insights, experiences, and expertise brought to you by Mascoma Bank. Each session highlights a new speaker/s exploring topics ranging from innovation and entrepreneurship to culture, community impact, and more. Whether you’re looking to be inspired, learn something new, or spark meaningful conversations, Spotlight 802 offers a front-row seat to ideas that shape our world.

On Thursday, January 29th at 5:30 PM at South Burlington City Hall (180 Market Street), Spotlight 802 turns its focus to Vermont’s craft beer industry. Enjoy free appetizers from 5:30–6:00 PM, followed by an engaging speaker panel and Q&amp;A from 6:00–7:00 PM in the South Burlington Public Library Auditorium.

Our panel for this session includes:
Emma Arian, Executive Director of the Vermont Brewers Association, who leads statewide efforts to support and advance Vermont’s vibrant brewing community.

Jack Droppa, Owner and Brewer at Weird Window Brewing, who brings years of brewing experience from multiple states and the journey of starting his own Vermont brewery.

Chris Kesler, Founder and Brewer at Black Flannel Brewing Company, award-winning homebrewer, beer educator, and the only person in Vermont with both Advanced Cicerone® and BJCP National Judge certifications.

Anna Novine, Contract Coordinator at Zero Gravity Craft Brewery, who has worked her way up from packaging to Lead Brewer and now manages all aspects of contract brewing.


Join us for an evening celebrating Vermont’s thriving craft beer industry and the people shaping it—insightful stories, expertise, and plenty of inspiration await!  

This event is free and no registration necessary!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-burlington/spotlight-802-vermont-craft-brewery-speaker-panel/200029263355347
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: South Burlington
- **state**: VT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 180 Market Street, South Burlington, VT, United States, Vermont 05403
- **lat**: 44.46581
- **long**: -73.17731
- **full address**: 180 Market Street, South Burlington, VT, United States, Vermont 05403

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: South Burlington Recreation and Parks (https://allevents.in/org/south-burlington-recreation-and-parks/25946865)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 180 Market Street, South Burlington, VT, United States, Vermont 05403
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** South Burlington Recreation and Parks
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Spotlight 802 - Vermont Craft Brewery Speaker Panel ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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