28 Jan Unleashing Black Garlic’s Pairing Power (12:00 to 12:25 PM)
Join Françoise Briet, founder of Malty & Hoppy Delicacy, in a journey exploring black garlic’s synergy with craft beer and beyond. Drawing on her French roots and love of Ontario breweries, Françoise reveals how black garlic’s bold umami pairs beautifully with artisanal brews, cheese, desserts and unexpected flavors. Expand your palate, indulge, and experience a new frontier in culinary delight.

Bio
Françoise Briet is a French-born entrepreneur, private chef, and culinary educator living in Toronto. With a PhD in nutrition, she spent decades in metabolic & nutrition research and worked also on international development projects in Haiti, Ghana, and Ethiopia before founding Malty & Hoppy Delicacy. Rooted in her Burgundy heritage, she transforms Ontario craft beers into artisanal Beer Jellies, Beer-Infused Jams and Mustards. Passionate about sustainable ingredients, she merges tradition, innovation, and global flavors to delight.