Cornell Craft Beverage Institute

About CCBI

New York state is home to a flourishing and diverse craft beverage industry that encompasses over 500 wineries, 500 breweries, 120 distilleries and 100 hard cideries. CCBI plays a central role in the industry's development by providing resources, education and services. CCBI specializes in analysis for producers, fermentation research and educating and training craft beverage professionals to excel at every level of their business.

Our expertise

2,338

craft beverage professionals attended virtual events in 2020

252

clients across New York state served in 2020

2,067

craft beverage products received analysis services in 2020

Our Experts

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Chris Gerling

Extension Associate, Sr.

Cornell AgriTech

Food Science

Chris Gerling
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Anna Katharine Mansfield

Associate Professor

Food Science

Associate Director

Cornell AgriTech

Anna Katharine Mansfield
Beth Chang
Beth Chang
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