The 5th Ingredient launches Craft University
The company behind Beer30 develops, debuts a new professional resource for continued education for members of the brewing industry
The 5th Ingredient, the pioneers behind Beer30, is proud to announce the launch of Craft University, a free, open-access educational platform created to support brewers and brewery teams through practical tools, timely insights and expert-led conversations.
Beginning this month, 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 founder and CEO Pulkit Agrawal. “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.”
This new educational platform is open to all brewers and aspiring brewers, regardless of whether you’re a Beer30 user, and offers insights and tools to use in your business, no matter what software or systems you use to run it.
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: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 3 p.m. (ET) / 12 p.m. (PT)
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,” said 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 Craft University online.