UConn Brewing Innovation is a newly designed initiative with the aim of creating an ecosystem to connect the craft beer industry with UConn’s research enterprise all while providing transformative experiences for UConn students. This initiative will serve as a multidisciplinary hub, in partnership with the College of Engineering, the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, and the School of Business, to drive three main elements; education, research, and community engagement. Strategic programming will provide academic and experiential learning opportunities for students, cultivate talent and growth in the industry, provide scholarship and mentorship opportunities with the focus of supporting underrepresented populations in brewing, and support local businesses that are essential to Connecticut’s economy.
UConn is uniquely positioned to support the craft brewing industry from farm to pint by tying together the foundations through agriculture, engineering, and business.



The Team

Jennifer Mathieu
School of Business

Jennifer Pascal
College of Engineering

Sydney Everhart
College of Agriculture, Health, & Natural Resources

Peter Menard
College of Engineering

Rachel Ayers
School of Business
Advisory Board

Nicholas Goltz
UConn Plant Diagnostic Laboratory College of Agriculture, Health, & Natural Resources

Andy Iverson
Dining Services

Richard Meinert
Agriculture Nutrient Management College of Agriculture, Health, & Natural Resources

Kyle Muncy
Brand Partnerships & Trademark Management

Josh Proulx
Alumni Relations, UConn Foundation

David Wollner
Owner/Brewer, Willimantic Brewing Company

Max Finnance
Master Cicerone & Beer Educator

Bob Bartholomew
Head Brewer

Peter Fulton
PhD Student, College of Engineering
Affiliated Faculty

Jeffrey McCutcheon
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Jeffrey Aeschlimann
Associate Professor, UConn School of Pharmacy

Dennis D’Amico
Associate Professor, Department of Animal Science