Science, Experience, & Tradition 71st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Brewing Chemists June 16–20, 2007 • The Fairmont Empress • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Table of Contents Welcome Letter .......................................... 1 General Information ................................... 2 Schedule at a Glance .................................. 5 Program ...................................................... 6 Tourism Opportunities ............................. 14 Posters ...................................................... 15 Exhibition ................................................. 17 Connect with ASBC ................................. 24 2007 Annual Meeting Abstracts ............... 26 Photos courtesy of Tourism Victoria: Front Cover—Downtown & Inner Harbour; Page 1—Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria’s Hanging Baskets, Blossoms with Horse Carriage. Photo courtesy of The Butchart Gardens Ltd.: Page 14—Butchart’s Japanese Gardens Welcome to beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada! Greetings from the ASBC Program Committee. It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2007 ASBC Annual Meeting in the beautiful city of Victoria, British Columbia. There are great things planned for this meeting! From opening keynote speaker Arthur Klatsky discussing alcohol and cardiovascular conditions to closing speaker Greg Evans presenting the brewing history of Vancouver Island, there is something for everyone. This year’s incredible program highlights 10 technical sessions featuring 35 oral presentations. In addition, there are 33 posters, 5 workshops, 1 short course, and a gourmet food and beer pairing special event. Opportunities exist around every corner to network, learn, build business relationships, and hear first-hand information on the latest brewing science and related research. Plus, there will be ample time to connect with colleagues and suppliers while enjoying the exhibits and hospitality. Take in all the information you can throughout the meeting and take time to view the exhibits, socialize in the hospitality room, catch up on the latest news in the industry, and relax in beautiful Victoria. The 2007 ASBC Program Committee General Information Registration Desk Exhibits Registration will be located in the Victoria Conference Centre Victoria Conference Centre – Carson Hall on Level 1. Exhibit Set Up Saturday, June 6 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. The conference centre is connected to The Fairmont Empress Sunday, June 7 9:00 – :00 a.m. hotel. Exhibits Open Saturday, June 6 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 8 10:00 a.m. – :00 p.m. Monday, June 8 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 10:30 a.m. – :00 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 0 7:00 a.m. – :00 p.m. Exhibit Take Down Tuesday, June 9 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Silent Auction Victoria Conference Centre – Level 1 Posters Saturday, June 6 Drop-Off 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Victoria Conference Centre – Carson Hall Victoria Conference Centre – Pre-function 1 Poster Set Up Saturday, June 6 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7 Bidding Open 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7 9:00 –:00 a.m. Monday, June 8 Bidding Open 7:00 a.m. – :50 p.m. Posters Open Sunday, June 7 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. The ASBC Foundation is hosting a Silent Monday, June 8 10:00 a.m. – :00 p.m. Auction to benefit the Brian Williams Tuesday, June 9 10:30 a.m. – :00 p.m. Scholarship Fund. The Foundation’s goal Poster Session – Authors Present is to maintain the $0,000 fund, which Sunday, June 7 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. will allow the Foundation to present at least one $,000 Brian Williams scholar- Poster Session – Authors Present – Even Numbers ship every year. Monday, June 8 10:00 a.m. – 0:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 12:00 –:30 p.m. Stop by the Silent Auction at the Victoria Conference Centre Pre-function on Sunday, June 7, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Poster Session – Authors Present – Odd Numbers on Monday, June 8, 7:00 a.m.-:50 p.m., to place your bids Monday, June 8 11:30 a.m. – :00 p.m. on the many items available. Tuesday, June 9 10:30 –:00 a.m. Poster Take Down Tuesday, June 9 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Meeting Attire Guest Lounge Open Buckingham Room Business casual dress is encouraged for all meeting events. :00 – 3:00 p.m. Photo Release Welcome Reception By virtue of your attendance at the ASBC Annual Meeting, you Royal British Columbia Museum agree to ASBC’s use of your likeness in promotional materials. 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Ticket is included in the guest registration fee. Advance Medical Emergencies registration is required. Medical emergencies should be communicated to an ASBC staff member at the registration desk and/or the hotel staff by dialing Monday, June 18 57. This is the hotel’s internal emergency number and places the Guest Lounge Open call on priority. Front office managers and security personnel Buckingham Room are fully trained in industrial first aid and are on property 4 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. hours a day. There are two hospitals in close proximity to The Fairmont Tuesday, June 19 Empress: Guest Lounge Open Royal Jubilee Hospital Victoria General Buckingham Room 95 Bay Street Hospital Way 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Victoria, BC Victoria, BC Tel.: +.50.370.8000 Tel.: +.50.77.4 Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Empress Tea Lobby A walk-in medical clinic is located one block from The :00 p.m. Fairmont Empress: Indulge in one of Victoria’s grandest traditions—Afternoon Tea Downtown Medical Centre at The Fairmont Empress. For almost a century, the majestic 6 Courtney Street lobby of this landmark hotel has played host to England’s most Tel.: +.50.380.0 beloved ritual—the taking of afternoon tea. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sample Menu: Proprietary Tea at The Empress tea blend; seasonal fresh fruit; assortment of sandwiches; and pastries, Guest Program including classic raisin scones with Devon-style clotted cream Guests wishing to participate in the Welcome Guest Brunch and and strawberry preserves. enjoy use of the Guest Lounge must have registered in advance or onsite. Guests wishing to attend any of the receptions, Optional ticket. Advance registration is required; seating is luncheons or other ticketed events must purchase tickets. limited to 30 guests. No formal group tours are planned. Gray Line West maintains a tour desk in the lobby of The Fairmont Empress hotel where Wednesday, June 20 you may buy individual tour tickets. Tours depart daily from the Guest Lounge Open Victoria Bus Depot located at the rear entrance of the hotel. Buckingham Room All Guest Program events take place at The Fairmont 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Empress. Closing Reception Sunday, June 17 The Fairmont Empress 7:00 – 0:00 p.m. Welcome Brunch The Fairmont Empress • Balmoral Optional ticket. Advance registration is required. 9:00 a.m. Enjoy a lavish brunch buffet while meeting other guests attending the ASBC meeting. Representatives from the Victoria Office of Tourism and Gray Line West tour operators will provide brochures and an overview of things to do around Vancouver Island and the city of Victoria. Ticket is included in the guest registration fee. Advance registration is required. 3 NEW and On SALE Fifty-eight brewing scientists present up-to-date solutions in an easy-to-read Q&A format. This essential reference includes 120 Cause-and-Effect Fishbone Diagrams to improve process control and product quality. In Brewing Chemistry and Technology in the Americas 58 brewing science experts answer the “Who,” “What,” “How,” and “Why” of brewing chemistry today. 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Visit the ASBC Registration Desk during the meeting to purchase this new book at the SALE price. #1ASBC-ad 4 Schedule at a Glance Saturday, June 16 Sunday, June 17 Monday, June 18 Tuesday, June 19 Wednesday, June 20 Board of Directors Speaker Orientation/ Speaker Orientation/ Speaker Orientation/ Speaker Orientation/ Meeting Breakfast (Orals 1-5, Breakfast (Orals 6-14, Breakfast (Orals 15-25) Breakfast (Orals 26-35) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Posters 36-55) Posters 56-69) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. ASBC Short Course: Registration Technical Committee Modern Day Registration/Silent ASBC-MBAA Steering 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Meeting/Breakfast Applications of EPR/ Auction Committee Meeting 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. ESR Technology in 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.