Craft University: a New Resource for Continued Education in Brewing
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The 5th Ingredient(R), the pioneers behind Beer30(R), is proud to announce the launch of Craft Universityᵀᴹ, a free, open-access educational platform created to support brewers and brewery teams through practical tools, timely insights, and expert-led conversations.
Beginning in September 2025, Craft University by Beer30 will offer monthly educational programming across a range of topics relevant to running a successful brewery in today’s ever-changing market, including:
- Live webinars featuring guest experts
- Curated educational articles
- Free downloadable resources
Craft University is designed to serve as a learning hub for professional brewers, whether they’re scaling up operations, launching a new taproom, or simply trying to stay ahead of industry trends.
“Our mission at The 5th Ingredient has always been to empower breweries by uniting the three pillars of data, tools, and community in a way that helps them achieve—and surpass—their goals,” said Pulkit K. Agrawal, Founder and CEO of The 5th Ingredient. “Launching Craft University by Beer30 is all about giving brewers and owners the opportunity to keep learning, pushing boundaries, and growing together—exactly what drives us every single day.”
What You’ll Learn
Topics covered throughout the year will include:
- Diversifying your product line with hard tea, NA beverages, and emerging trends
- Building community through in-person events, music, and partnerships
- Modern marketing strategies that break through the noise
- Using AI and brewery tech to streamline operations and improve efficiency
- How to successfully manage multiple locations, including both taprooms and production facilities
Each session is designed to provide real, actionable value, including a free downloadable tool or guide that brewery teams can put to use right away.
Class Starts in September
The first Craft University session launches with a live webinar hosted by Aaron MJ Gore from Beer30 and Andrew Coplon, founder of Craft Beer Professionals. This session will focus on staying competitive in a rapidly evolving brewing industry.
Webinar Title:
Staying Ahead: The Brewers’ Guide to Continuing Learning
Date: September 24th, 2025
Tim: 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT
Guest: Andrew Coplon, Craft Beer Professionals
Free Download: Brewery Education Resource List
The event will also include an open Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to help shape the future of the Craft University curriculum.
A Continuous, Collaborative Resource for the Brewing Industry
“Craft University is about more than education; it’s about empowering breweries to grow, adapt, and stay ahead in today’s challenging economic landscape,” explained Agrawal. “Whether it’s new technologies, creative marketing, or team development, we’re committed to sharing the tools that help brewers succeed, whether they use Beer30 or not.”
Craft University is completely free and open to all, regardless of whether you use Beer30 software.
Enroll or Learn More
To enroll in Craft University and receive updates on upcoming webinars, blog posts, and downloadable tools, visit: craftuniversity.beer
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