News & Events
In the News
2025
- Rice Innovation in Food and Drink
- Nontraditional Yeast for NA Beer
- Vitis Vinifera and Muscadines: Grape Breeders Seek the Best of Both Grapes
- Scott Lafontaine on Beer, Rice, and Food Chemistry in Arkansas
- Research Reveals Rice’s Potential for American Brewers
- UA Study Sees Brewing Potential in Arkansas-Grown Rice
- Study Highlights Flavor Impact of Yeast Strains in NA Beer
- Rice Rebels: Research Reveals Grain’s Brewing Benefits
- Rice Revolution: New Research Uncovers the Grain’s Surprising Brewing Benefits
- Malted Rice Is on the Rise
2024
Events
Feb. 5-7, 2026
University of Arkansas × MBAA Great Plains District × Fossil Cove Brewing Co.
Fayetteville, AR
Join us for three days of events celebrating brewing science, innovation, and collaboration:
- Feb. 5 – UofA Non-Alcoholic Beer Research & Innovation Meeting
- Feb. 6 – MBAA Great Plains District Annual Technical Meeting
- Feb. 7 – Frost Fest Craft Beer Festival
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Dr. Scott Lafontaine at scottla@uark.edu.