Craft Brewery Startup Workshop

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Growth in the beer industry continues to be driven by small- to mid-size breweries, typically with strong local and regional ties.

At a local level, breweries, brewpubs and restaurants are creating new opportunities as part of a growing craft movement – one that favors:

It’s a movement that offers experiences and products every bit as unique as the communities they serve. And as any craft brewer will tell you, it’s an industry distinguished by a spirit of mutual support and collaboration.

From Asheville and Boston to Portland and Seattle, Oregon State University has played a central role in helping entrepreneurs find their own unique place in the craft beer business – and in their respective communities - with their own distinctive brands . Alumni of our world-leading fermentation science programs have leadership roles in breweries around the world. And since 2013, participants in our accelerated Craft Brewery Startup Workshop are behind some of the most inspired (and well-prepared) startup beer and cider brands.

Our Craft Brewery Startup Workshop offers an enriching and flexible way to help ensure your own brewery business is a success. Thanks to OSU’s uniquely close partnerships with leading craft brewers and equipment makers, you’ll enjoy:

This workshop will focus on moving forward with brewery logistics including beer brewing equipment needs and planning for brewery supplies, sourcing, legalities, distribution and marketing strategies for a small business.

So, you'll get a rare chance to learn directly from with experienced brewery business consultants in a five-day workshop designed to help you:

"Nothing like this class existed five years ago when I entered the beer brewing industry. I spent a lot of time and effort reaching out to other professionals, but this class brought them right to me. It was a great networking experience." - Audra Gaiziunas - ​Portland Craft Brewery Startup Workshop participant

Complete this course and earn a digital badge to share your new credential and accomplishment via Facebook, LinkedIn and more. Your badge also may be easily added as a credential to your LinkedIn profile.