Craft Beer Professionals

Name

Craft Beer Professionals

Legal name

Craft Beer Professionals

Website

https://craftbeerprofessionals.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association and Industry Education Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

akta.pro primary industry

Beverage & Mixology (Coffee, Tea, Wine, Cocktails) (EDAAAGAH)

Keywords

• Craft beer community
• Brewery industry education
• Professional networking events
• Trade association services
• Industry research reports

Headquarters

HQ city

Norfolk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Industry Partnership Sponsorships: Revenue generated through industry partner sponsorships and support. The organization explicitly states 'We are proud to keep our community and content 100% free thanks to the support of our Industry Partners.'
2. Advertising Opportunities: The FAQ section mentions 'Yes, please fill out our contact form to speak with someone about our current opportunities' for advertising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Craft Beer Professionals (CBP) is a national nonprofit community and educational platform serving the U.S. craft beer industry. It delivers free educational programming—including in-person workshops (CBP Connects), virtual conferences, Panel Fest, weekly expert talks, a Spotify podcast, blog content, and the annual Workplace Satisfaction Report—alongside a 14,500-member Facebook community that enables peer-to-peer dialogue among brewery owners, taproom managers, brewers, and industry suppliers.

Product overview

Craft Beer Professionals (CBP) is a national community and educational platform dedicated to the growth and betterment of the craft beer industry. The organization offers a multi-channel educational platform consisting of CBP Connects (in-person workshops), Virtual Conferences (free online events), Panel Fest (two-day virtual panel event), Educational Talks (weekly expert presentations), a Facebook community group (14,500+ members), a Spotify podcast, and the annual Workplace Satisfaction Report conducted with Crafted Insights. CBP also helps produce state-level conferences including Virginia Brewers Conference and CraftCon. The organization unifies and elevates the industry through educational content, peer-to-peer dialogue, and community events while keeping all resources 100% free and accessible.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CBP Connects In-person workshops for craft beer industry decision-makers featuring a 50/50 mix of education and networking, held at host brewery taprooms in cities such as Chicago and Tampa.
• Virtual Conferences Free virtual conferences streamed via Facebook and YouTube, accessible to all and available on demand forever, covering brewing, business, and industry trend topics.
• Panel Fest A two-day virtual event featuring 10 panel conversations covering critical topics in the craft beer industry, including brewing trends, distribution, AI adoption, and taproom technology.
• Educational Talks Weekly presentations by industry experts discussing timely topics impacting the craft beer industry, delivered via Facebook Live and YouTube streaming.
• CBP Facebook Community A national Facebook group community connecting 14,500+ professionals in the craft beer industry including brewery owners, taproom managers, brewers, and industry suppliers.
• Craft Beer Professionals Podcast Podcast show available on Spotify featuring industry insights, interviews, and educational content for the craft beer community.
• Workplace Satisfaction Report Annual industrywide workplace satisfaction survey conducted in partnership with Crafted Insights, providing data on compensation, employee tenure, workplace culture, training, and leadership perceptions across the brewing industry.
• State Conference Production CBP produces state-level craft beverage conferences including the Virginia Brewers Conference, New Jersey Brewers Conference, and CraftCon: A Mid-Atlantic Craft Beverage Conference.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,500 craft beer professionals connected through the community
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• No Label BrewingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026Anchor brewery sharing World Beer Cup winning recipe for the nationwide 6-7 IPA for Schools collaboration. Participating breweries across the country brew the 6.7% American IPA with proceeds supporting local schools.
• 4ImprintminorOthersPromotional products supplier supporting CBP as a Supporter-level partner. Provides branded apparel and merchandise solutions for breweries.
• Abstrax HopscoreTechnology or IntegrationAmbassador-level partner providing hop products and expertise. Presented brewing trends panel at Panel Fest 2025.
• ArryvedcoreTechnology or IntegrationPoint-of-sale technology partner for breweries. Moderated panel on balancing QR ordering and hospitality at Panel Fest 2025.
• BrewedAtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia and marketing agency specializing in connecting craft brands with Gen Z consumers. Featured speaker on AI for breweries and Gen Z marketing.
• Country Malt GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupplier partner supporting the 6-7 IPA for Schools collaboration, providing malt and ingredient discounts to participating breweries.
• Crafted InsightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner collaborating with CBP on the annual Workplace Satisfaction Report for the brewing industry.
• CyberOptikminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and development agency that designed and developed CBP's website.
• Get HoptimizedcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partner that co-presented Panel Fest 2025 with Go Brewing. Hosted AI adoption panel discussion.
• Go BrewingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-presented Panel Fest 2025, hosting panel on NA Beer and THC beverages in the taproom.
• GoTabcoreTechnology or IntegrationHospitality and brewery operations technology partner. Featured in financial and taproom engagement panels.
• InTouch Labels and PackagingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLabel and packaging supplier supporting the 6-7 IPA for Schools collaboration with discounts for participating breweries.
• Small Batch StandardminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOutsourced accounting and benchmark consulting firm for breweries, featured in financial best practices content.
• Steel City Tap Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTap equipment supplier supporting the 6-7 IPA for Schools collaboration with discounts for participating breweries.
• TapWysecoreTechnology or IntegrationWhite-label brewery app marketing platform. Featured in panel on maximizing taproom traffic and membership revenue.
• The Hop GuildminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHop supplier supporting the 6-7 IPA for Schools collaboration with supplier discounts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brewers Association: The national not-for-profit trade association for the US craft brewing industry, providing advocacy, education, events (Craft Brewers Conference), and resources to craft brewers. Directly comparable to CBP as a craft beer industry professional community and education organization, though larger and more established.
• Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA): Professional association for brewing professionals focused on technical brewing education, certification, and conferences. Comparable to CBP as a craft beer industry professional membership organization delivering education, though more technically specialized.
• Brewbound: Leading business-to-business media outlet covering the craft beer industry with news, events, and subscriber content. Comparable to CBP in serving craft beer industry professionals with editorial content and events, but with a paid B2B media model.
• Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine: Subscription craft beer publication delivering brewing techniques, recipes, and industry coverage to professional and enthusiast readers. Comparable to CBP as a craft beer education brand, though combining consumer and professional audiences.
• ProBrewer: B2B online community and resource platform for craft brewing professionals with forums, classifieds, and educational content. Closely comparable to CBP's community-led GTM serving brewery owners, brewers, and taproom operators.

Emerging players

• Hop Culture: Digital craft beer media brand producing editorial content, events, and a membership community. Comparable to CBP in mixing free editorial and community content with craft beer events, though more consumer-oriented.
• BeerAdvocate: Consumer craft beer review and community platform with millions of users rating beers and breweries. Comparable to CBP as a craft beer community platform, but skewed toward consumers rather than industry professionals.
• Untappd: Social drinking app where users log and rate beers, providing breweries with consumer engagement and analytics. Comparable to CBP as a craft beer community/data platform, though consumer-facing rather than industry-professional.

Broad incumbents

• VinePair: Larger digital beverage media brand covering wine, spirits, and beer for consumers and trade. Comparable to CBP in delivering beverage industry editorial content, but at a broader beverage-industry scale and with a for-profit model.
• SevenFifty Daily: B2B media outlet covering the alcoholic beverage industry including beer, wine, and spirits, with original reporting and industry analysis. Comparable to CBP in serving beverage industry professionals with editorial content, though broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/CraftBeerProfessionals
• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/craftbeerprofessionals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/craft-beer-professionals
• Instagraminstagram.com/craftbeerprofessionals

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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