CIFST Students: Virtual Tour of Barley Malting Process

  • Tuesday, November 25, 2025
  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Via Zoom

Registration


The CIFST Student Committee invites you to join us for a virtual tour of the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) and explore the fascinating world of malting and brewing! Get a behind-the-scenes look at state-of-the-art pilot malting and brewing systems, learn about the science behind brewing, and hear from experts about quality control, flavor development, and research in the industry.

This interactive session is perfect for students, professionals, and beer enthusiasts alike, and includes a fun quiz and prizes. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience one of the world’s only facilities dedicated to Canadian malting barley!

Moderators:

  • Shivani Sonkar, University of Alberta
  • Samitha Kottage, University of Alberta

Panelists: 

  • Sherwin Santiano, R&D Technical Specialist
  • Aaron Onio, Malting & Brewing Technical Specialist 

Agenda:

  • Welcome and introduce panelists (5 min)
  • Introduction presentation (15 min)
  • Virtual tour (20 min)
  • Q & A from Audience (5 min)
  • Malting and Brewing Trivia! (10 min)
  • Prize announcement and thank you note (5 min)
  • End