Beer Brewing Schools
Germany, Great Britain and other European countries have strong traditions in the brewing sciences. American brewers have caught up to this tradition in the 21st century. This progress has come from the popularity of home brewing, as well as the success of microbreweries. Aspiring brewers need not spend years in Europe studying about fermentation and filtration. You can find a beer brewing school in the United States to match your level of interest and education.
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American Brewers Guild
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The American Brewers Guild hosts distance education programs for aspiring brewers and brewing engineers. The 23-week Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering program takes place at an approved brewery in the student's region. Students learn about packaging, fermentation and flavor development through recorded lectures. Young brewers can gain hands-on experience through the school's Craft Brewers Apprenticeship. This 28-week program combines the Intensive Brewing & Science program with five weeks in a working brewery. Graduates of the Craft Brewers Apprenticeship can contact the guild for job placement assistance and continuing education.
American Brewers Guild
1001 Maple St.
Salisbury, VT 05769
800-636-1331
abgbrew.com
Siebel Institute of Technology
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The Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago offers several brewing programs through the World Brewing Academy. Students can complete an eight-week course in Advanced Applied Brewing Techniques. The World Brewing Academy also offers a 12-week International Diploma in Brewing Technology. These programs can be combined into a 20-week Master Brewer Program with three weeks spent in Europe. This beer brewing school also presents courses on beer tasting, flavor control and brewing technology for established brewers, as well as industry conferences.
Siebel Institute of Technology
1777 N. Clybourn St.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-255-0705
siebelinstitute.com
UC Davis Extension
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The UC Davis Extension is the only brewing program in the United States certified by the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD). This program requires students to meet minimum requirements in math and science before enrollment. Inexperienced students can complete short courses in brewing basics and intensive brewing science. The Professional Brewers Certificate Program is an eight-week curriculum focused on brewing technology. Students can also register for the 18-week Master Brewers Program before completing the IBD Diploma in Brewing Exam. The school also operates a short course that focuses on the intricacies of the IBD exam.
UC Davis Extension
1333 Research Park Drive
Davis, CA 95618
530-757-8777
extension.ucdavis.edu
Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School
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The Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School features brewing courses for casual students. The brewery starts students with a half-hour tour of its facilities that highlights brewing basics. Aspiring brewers can continue with Beer 101. This 45-minute course delves into the intricacies of brewing technology and storage. The school hosts the Brewmaster for a Day program during the Texas Renaissance Festival. Each student works for four hours with the brewmaster to demonstrate brewing techniques and sell the brewery's 10 microbrews. Brigadoon Brewery honors successful students with inclusion in its Brewmaster for a Day Hall of Fame.
Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School
4808 Fairmont Parkway #112
Pasadena, TX 77505
281-710-7560
brigadoonbrewery.com
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