Networking at Club West Brewing

Dogwood IFT Presents:

Food Industry Networking Event

Club West Brewing | 4:30–6:30 PM JUNE 16, 2026

Join Food Industry Professionals from food science & technology, ingredients, food & beverage manufacturing, food safety, and more!

This two-hour event will be jam-packed with activities & perfect for networking! Come as you are, or dig into the Western‑inspired theme! We'll be focused on flavor, craftsmanship, and meaningful industry connections in the warm, modern setting of Club West Brewing.

Our 2‑Hour Plan:

4:30–4:45 PM | Welcome & Arrival

• Guest check-in & welcome! Beer pour available at the upstairs bar

• Light mingling as attendees arrive

• Guests are encouraged to explore the space at their own pace

4:45–4:55 PM | Event Welcome

• Brief welcome from Dogwood IFT President

• Overview of the evening:

  • Build‑your‑own 4 oz olive oil bottle experience

  • Beer pairing and food flow

  • Open networking format

(informal, under 10 minutes)

4:55–6:00 PM | Main Experience Window

Guests move freely between stations throughout the brewery.

Build‑Your‑Own 4 oz Olive Oil Bottle

Each guest creates a custom 4 oz bottle using western‑inspired infused olive oils:

• Backyard BBQ Olive Oil

  Smoky, savory notes inspired by open‑fire cooking

  
  

• Tandoori Spice Olive Oil

  Warm, aromatic spices with depth and complexity

  
  

• Blue Ridge Herb Olive Oil

  Appalachian‑inspired blend featuring herbs, garlic, and subtle citrus

  
  

Bottles are capped, labeled, and ready to take home.

Olive Oil Tasting & Pairing Station

Guests sample oils with a curated selection of breads (see below), encouraging flavor comparison and conversation.

Beer Pairing & Networking

• Open beer access with suggested pairing notes

• Food available throughout this window

• Unstructured networking encouraged

6:00–6:20 PM | Highlighted Pairing Moment

• Optional short callout featuring:

  • One beer + one olive oil + bread pairing

• Guests participate casually where they are — no seated tasting required

6:20–6:30 PM | Final Networking & Wrap-Up

• Last pours and final olive oil bottling

• Thank-you remarks and soft close

• Guests exit organically

Bread Selections for Olive Oil Dipping

These offer texture contrast, hold oil well, and won’t mask flavor nuances.

1. Rustic Sourdough Batard

   • Mild tang, chewy interior

   • Excellent with herb-forward and garlic profiles

2. Warm Ciabatta or Italian Country Loaf

   • Open crumb, crisp crust

   • Ideal for BBQ and spice‑driven oils

3. Soft Focaccia (Rosemary or Plain)

   • Slight richness and saltiness

   • Complements tandoori and herb blends beautifully

Optional enhancement: Light sea salt flakes or cracked black pepper available tableside (minimal, tasteful).