2018 Awards and “SCIENCE! THE CHEMISTRY OF BREWING COFFEE” | AIChE

2018 Awards and “SCIENCE! THE CHEMISTRY OF BREWING COFFEE”

Wednesday, April 4, 2018,
5:00pm to 9:00pm
CDT
In-Person / Local
United States

SCIENCE! THE CHEMISTRY OF BREWING COFFEE

It may sometimes seem like dark magic, but brewing a delicious cup of coffee is nothing more than conducting a chemistry experiment. Coffee expert Dan Pabst will explain the 7 Fundamental Brewing Variables and the chemical processes that go into brewing a cup of coffee. The presentation will then explore how these brewing variables – and brewing methods - can be adjusted and manipulated to affect the chemical process and resulting flavor profile in the cup.  

During this meeting we will recognize our members with over 25 years in AIChE with a memento.  We do this for every fifth anniversary after 25 years.  As a recipient you will receive a personal invitation.  Also, the attendance prize and student awards will be presented.

Speaker: Dan Pabst

Dan Pabst is a Specialty Coffee expert, currently working as a consultant for Ronnoco Coffee (they call him the Coffee Sensei). Dan leads an innovations department for Ronnoco, focused on working across multiple departments and sales channels, with an eye towards improving operational efficiency and growing business. He also leads the coffee training and education program for Ronnoco employees and customers.

Prior to working at Ronnoco, Dan spent 9 years as Director of Retail Operations for Mudhouse Coffee in Charlottesville, VA (Roast Magazine Micro-Roaster of the Year, 2017). He also worked as a technical consultant for FRANKE Coffee Systems. Dan is an active volunteer within the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). He is an authorized SCA trainer certified in Brewing Science and Barista Skills and has taught coffee classes around the world.

When not making or talking about coffee, you can find Dan at the yoga studio, or with his dog, Marzocco.

NOTE:   1 PDH (Professional Development Hour) will be awarded for this meeting.

AGENDA:

            5:00-6:00 Happy hour and registration for dinner

            6:00-6:45 Dinner

            6:45-7:15 Awards (Service Awards 25, 30, 35, 40, ..... years with AIChE and Student Awards)

            7:15-8:30 “SCIENCE! THE CHEMISTRY OF BREWING COFFEE”

MENU:

Garden Salad & Fresh Baked Bread and Butter

Hunters Chicken, Braised Beef, Whipped Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Chocolate Cake for Desert  w/ Coffee, Tea and Water

COST: 

AIChE Local Section Members:                                             $20.00

Non-Members:                                                                    $25.00

Students, Retirees, Service Awardees (and their guest):       $10.00

*Please note late cancelation rate is $25.00

(There is a $1.00 surcharge if paying by credit card).

Please RSVP by email to rpgale@charter.net by March 27th (Tuesday of the prior week).   If you have questions, you may call Bob Gale at 314-478-4774.