UNC Charlotte Craft Beer Business Education

🍺 Important Announcement: Changes to Our Craft Beer Business Essentials Certificate 🍺

Dear Craft Beer Community,

We have some bittersweet news to share with all of you today. After much consideration and reflection, we've decided to phase out our Craft Beer Business Essentials Certificate program and Beer Basics: Crash Course in Craft course.

We want to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been a part of this program over the years. Your enthusiasm and dedication have truly made it a remarkable journey.

While this decision marks the end of one chapter, it's not the end of our commitment to craft beer education. On the contrary, we're incredibly excited about what lies ahead. We envision a future where craft beer business education is even more accessible, diverse, and enriching. And to achieve this vision, we're eager to explore new partnerships and collaborations within the industry.

So, to all the brewery owners, craft beer educators, and industry experts out there: WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Whether you have ideas for future courses, insights to share, or a desire to collaborate, we're all ears. Together, we can create something truly special and beneficial for the entire craft beer community.

Please don't hesitate to reach out program director, Krystle Kunnathur at [email protected]. Let's work together to shape the future of craft beer business education!

Cheers to new beginnings and exciting collaborations ahead!

-The UNC Charlotte Craft Beer Business Education Crew

Continuing to keep the Wade family and the Wooden Robot family in our thoughts.

GoFundMe pages have been set up in support of both and are shared below ⤵️

We are heartbroken to hear of Dan Wade's tragic passing. In 2017, Dan and Josh were the first brewery owners we met with to discuss the development of a craft beer business curriculum for those interested in brewery start-up. Their story inspired us...two childhood friends...the brewer and the banker...a perfect combination to launch their business together.

For the past seven years Dan and Josh have consistently offered their help and expertise to us, always asking "how can we help?" Our hearts are with Dan's family, the Wooden Robot family, and the CLT beer community.

Congratulations to one of our founding contributors and instructors --Master Cicerone Jen Blair --for achieving this amazing distinction! Only 22 people in the WORLD have passed this certification level. Read more about Jen and her journey in the article below!

🍺🌟 Milestone Unlocked: Master Cicerone! We're thrilled to share the extraordinary journey of Jen Blair of Under The Jenfluence, who has recently achieved the rare and prestigious title of Master Cicerone from the Cicerone Certification Program, a distinction held by only a select few globally. Jen’s story is not just about her unparalleled expertise in beer; it's a tale of resilience, passion, and a commitment to inclusivity in the beer world. From her first steps as a homebrewer to conquering one of the most challenging exams in the industry, Jen's path is an inspiration to all in the craft beer community.

📖 Want to dive deeper into Jen's story? Head over to our website to read our exclusive interview. Discover how she overcame obstacles, her approach to the rigorous Cicerone exams, and her vision for a more inclusive and diverse beer industry. Jen's insights and experiences are a testament to what can be achieved with determination and a love for one's craft.

🎉 Let’s raise a glass to Jen Blair, a true trailblazer in the world of craft beer. Her journey reminds us that with hard work and dedication, the highest achievements in our passions are within reach.

🔗 Read the full story at link below and get inspired by Jen's remarkable achievement in becoming a Master Cicerone:

https://beerisforeveryone.com/mastering-beer-a-conversation-with-master-cicerone-jen-blair/

To celebrate NC Craft Beer Month & Charlotte Craft Beer Week, Charlotte's got a lot is offering a FREE Craft Beer Passport.

Support local breweries, drink great beer, and earn points towards prizes through Oct 31.

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Charlotte Craft Beer Passport Earn points at breweries and redeem prizes during the month of October in celebration of NC Beer Month.

Congratulations to all the GABF medalists and a special shoutout to the winners Protagonist Beer, Legion Brewing, and Whistle Hop Brewing Company! As we approach NC Beer Month, be sure to try out their award-winning beer!

2023 Winners - Great American Beer Festival 303 Medals were awarded to 263 breweries at 37th Great American Beer Festival® Competition on September 23 in Denver.

Mark your calendars!

Charlotte Craft Beer Week participation is open to all Breweries, Cider Makers, Restaurants, Taprooms/Bottle Shops, Beer Clubs and Festivals in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and it's surrounding counties! Check out our events at CharlotteCraftBeerWeek.com and sign up today!

representing! Congratulations to the 2023 U.S. Open Beer Championship winners and a special shoutout to the NC breweries earning a medal (see list below)! The U.S. Open Beer Championship judges more beer styles than any other competition in the world. The U.S. Open is also the only major beer competition to allow the gold medal winners of the AHA’s National Homebrew Competition to participate. Over 9,000 beers and over 160 styles were judged in this year's competition.

Sugar Creek Brewing
Pilot Brewing
Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
Eluvium Brewing Company
New Sarum Brewing Company
Americana Beer Co.
Whistle Hop Brewing Company
NoDa Brewing Company
Incendiary Brewing Company
Bill's Brewing Company
Innovation Brewing
Forgotten Road Ales
Devil's Logic Brewing
Dingo Dog Brewing Company
Blackbird Brewery
Mountain Layers Brewing Company
Vicious Fishes Brewery
Wise Man Brewing
Cabarrus Brewing Company
Brown Truck Brewery
Appalachian Mountain Beverage
760 Craft Works
Fullsteam Brewery
Four Saints Brewing Company
Deep River Brewing Company
The DreamChaser's Brewery
Clouds Brewing
Wicked W**d Brewing

Check out the full list here!

2023 U.S. Open Beer Championship's Medal Winners and Grand National Champion - U.S. Open Beer Championship 2023 U.S. Open Beer Championship’s Medal Winners and Grand National Champion Oxford, Ohio (July 10, 2023) – Breweries from Maui to Miami sent more than 9,000 beers(3,107 entries) representing over 160 different styles to the 2023 U.S. Open Beer Championship. Today, the U.S. Open Beer Championshi...

The Brewers Association Mentorship Program is now accepting applications for the fall cohort. Learn more about opportunities and apply to be a mentor or participant by July 17. https://www.brewersassociation.org/programs/brewers-association-mentorship-program/

Thank you CFD and thank you Protagonist Beer for this recognition for the heroic first responders!

Protagonist Beer is thanking our Charlotte firefighters for their courage and dedication during yesterday's massive fire in SouthPark, as well as every day. Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC

1. For this weekend they're renaming their "Queen Charlotte" beer "The 43," for the 43 fire stations in Charlotte.

2. For every pint of "The 43" they are donating $1 to support Charlotte's firefighters and fire stations.

3. Any firefighter can get a free beer and a slice of pizza this weekend. Just show your firefighter ID.

Locations in South End and NoDa.

More details: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/protagonist-beer/

Congratulations to all of the 2023 World Beer Cup winners awarded and recognized at CBC this week but a very SPECIAL congratulatory cheers to medalists! Pilot Brewing Lenny Boy Brewing Co. Sugar Creek Brewing D9 Brewing Company!