Brewing

Get an overview of craft brewing on an industrial scale, from raw materials through finished product. Learn technical brewing terminology for equipment and processing. Throughout the course, the scien...

Discover the vital details in the selection and processing of the key raw materials of beer water, a starch source such as grain, hops, and yeast as well as the ins and outs of grain handling and malt...

Knowing how to customize the fermentability and body of beer is a key component in producing a quality brew. Get the essential details in the process of preparing, on an industrial scale, malted grain...

Fermentation determines both the alcohol content and the level of carbonation in beer production. Learn the professional-scale standards and practices key to producing beer from wort by fermentation w...

Finishing involves the control of beer maturation, the filtration of particulates such as yeast, equilibrium in carbonation, and the packaging, kegging or bottling of beer. Study the science, technolo...

Effective sensory analysis is essential both to correct flaws in raw materials and in the brewing process, and to control the ingredients and process to produce various outcomes and styles, such as la...

Knowing how brewing equipment is conceived of and constructed, as well as the engineering principles important in successful commercial brewing, enables brewers to evaluate engineering proposals and d...

The craft brewer combines the connoisseurship of the gourmet, the scientific, technical and business sophistication of the tech entrepreneur, and the awareness of the value of a local, sustainable com...

Like most forms of cooking, making beer requires a recipe to get started. From obtaining ingredients, measuring correct quantities for different size batches, and using the proper techniques to achiev...

Craft beer production in the United States has expanded from just eight breweries in 1980 to over 8,000 today. Learning how to drive awareness and engage consumers in your brewing business is a vital ...

Aging beer in barrels that have been used previously to age red wines such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot and pinot noir rather than storing in stainless steel or aluminum kegs achieves a range of soph...

Mead, or honey wine, is the world s oldest alcoholic beverage. Characterized by the use of honey as the primary fermentable sugar, mead has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years. This...

Learn the proper procedures for installing, maintaining, and dispensing beer through a draught system. Hands-on instruction will provide guidance in temperature and storage, handling nitrogen and carb...

The focus of this course will be the identification, evaluation, and control of safety and health hazards in the brewing industry. Understanding general categories of hazards, learning to recognize th...

Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution nearly 300 years ago, the practice of finding the most efficient and effective way to utilize materials and labor in the production of quality products...

It has been argued that the discovery of beer and bread are responsible for our ability to advance technology and develop civilization over the last eight thousand years. Explore the social and cultur...

A hands-on elective in the Brewing Certificate, the 90-hour internship provides students with the opportunity for practical learning and application of recently acquired skills in a variety of breweri...