Brew U 2026

Saturday, April 18th!

Tour the CIA Brewery with students and talk with our Head Brewer Hutch Kugeman. Meet and talk to local and regional brewers, taste their beers, and learn what’s unique about their breweries. Enjoy amazing food prepared by CIA chefs. Attend information/presentation demos given by the CIA and visiting experts in the beer brewing industry. Experience a great afternoon with fellow beer enthusiasts.

VIP ticket holders will be admitted at 1 pm prior to general admission to get a jump on food and beer tastings as well as exclusive bites and beers.

Admission to Brew U includes all beer and food during the event, access to all tours and educational seminars, and a commemorative tasting glass.

All tickets are non-refundable

TICKET PRICING:

EARLY BIRD PRICING February 1st-February 28th

VIP ADMISSION: $100: 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

GENERAL ADMISSION $65: 2:00 to 5:00 P.M.

DESIGNATED DRIVER $25

REGULAR PRICING March 1st

VIP ADMISSION: $120: 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

GENERAL ADMISSION $85: 2:00 to 5:00 P.M.

DESIGNATED DRIVER $30

CIA STUDENTS $35: CIA Student ID required at check-in

ALL GUESTS MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE!!

List of 2025 Breweries

• Chatham Brewing
• Dassai Blue Sake Brewery
• Hudson Ale Works
• Hudson Valley Brewery
• Industrial Arts Brewing Company
• Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery
• Keegan Ales
• King’s Court Brewing Company
• Lasting Joy Brewery
• Mill House Brewing Company
• Newburgh Brewing Company
• Obscure Oscillation Brewing Company
• Old Klaverack Brewery
• Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company
• Rough Cut Brewing Co.
• Sloop Brewing Co.
• Slow Fox Farm Brewery
• Union Street Brewing Co.
• Upper Depot Brewing Co.
• Vosburgh Brewing
• Zeus Brewing Company

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