Harlem Hopes Scholarship Program
HBCU Brewing Community United is Harlem Hopes’ innovative contract brewing and education initiative focused on uplifting aspiring brewers of color—especially HBCU alumni—by removing barriers to entry in the beer industry.
Key Goals
Empower underrepresented brewers through access to production facilities via our contract brewing model.
Develop and distribute collaborative beer brands reflecting the diversity and flavor of our community.
Support brewers with education, mentorship, branding, and go-to-market strategies.
Connect brewers to national and global distribution pipelines via Harlem Hops taprooms and partners.
Signature Collaborations & Beers
Harlem Hopes HBCU Homecoming Porter – Bourbon barrel-aged porter brewed with Brooklyn Brewery and Uncle Nearest Whiskey.
La Renaissance Du Monde – Harlem-style Tripel made with Four City Brewing and Harlem Blue.
Fruited Sour, Hazy IPA, Pier 57 Lager, Imperial Stout, and more – all developed through collaborations with top brewers and artists.
Education & E-Learning
Offering culturally relevant Beer Education, Hospitality, and Entrepreneurship curriculum.
Partnering with Salesforce and UNCF to introduce e-learning tools at HBCUs.
Workforce development programming including on-the-job training and craft beertending certification.
Case Studies
Apply online or in person.
Brown Girls Brew – A dessert-inspired beer brand born from a Harlem Hopes mentoring and production match with Alementary Brewery.
Smalls Paradise Harlem – After facing industry bias, Jon Marc Sandifer launched his beer through Harlem Hopes’ support and brewed Lenox Avenue
Lager.
Global Expansion Vision
We are building global partnerships to export Black-owned beer brands to Africa and beyond while importing African ingredients. Our goal is to uplift villages and communities of color by creating local beer economies.
How to Get Involved
Whether you're an aspiring brewer, HBCU student, educator, or brand partner—reach out to Harlem Hopes to join the movement. We offer opportunities to learn, brew, collaborate, and grow.
