August 18–30, 2019
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Course Overview
This course, formerly the "Brewery Engineering and Utilities Course," will teach the science, technology, engineering, and design of brewery systems, as well as maintenance practices, considerations of brewing and utility processes, and packaging systems. During this course, you will be exposed to individual key components that make up a brewery’s many processing systems and learn to recognize the attributes that can be utilized to optimize, troubleshoot, and maintain them. Acquire a greater understanding of the appropriate maintenance and engineering technology principles that define the groundwork for brewing, utility, and packaging system design and operation, as well as the necessary processes involved.
Read the full course description here.
Registration
Alternately,
a PDF form is available here.
Tuition
All tuition includes accommodations.
By registering for the Brewery Systems Technology and Maintenance Course, you guarantee that you are 21 years of age or older.
| Member |
$4,345 |
$2,375 |
$2,375 |
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Nonmember |
$4,745 |
$2,575 |
$2,575 |
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Course Plus Membership |
$4,493 |
$2,523 |
$2,523 |
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Tuition Includes:
Course Scholarships
Master Brewers Course Scholarships are available. View eligibility requirements and apply online. Deadline to apply June 15, 2019.
Preliminary Course Topics
The full Brewery Systems Technology & Maintenance Course is scheduled for two weeks, but registering for single-week modules is optional (choose between Week One or Week Two).\. Breakfast and lunch will be included on days of instruction.
Week One
Sunday: Student Check-In and Reception
Monday: Process System Components and Equipment, Case Study Assignments
Tuesday: Process and CIP Operations and Considerations
Wednesday: Brewing System Optimization Considerations
Thursday: Packaging System Designs and Maintenance, Local Brewery Tour
Friday: A Broader Brewery Engineering and Maintenance, Reliability Strategies Based on Financial Analysis
Saturday: Brewery Safety Minded Toolbox |
Week Two
Sunday: Work on Case Studies
Monday: Incoming Water, Outgoing Wastewater, and Related Project Considerations
Tuesday: Compressed Air and Steam System Considerations
Wednesday: Refrigeration - Chiller and CO2
Thursday: Brewery Process Automation, Inline Instrumentation, and IT Networks
Friday: Presentations of Case Study Findings
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Cancellation Policy
Only applications accompanied by the registration fee, paid in full (US funds only), will be accepted. Course tuition includes educational materials, breakfasts and luncheons on days of instruction, opening and/or closing dinner and accommodations at the Lowell Center. Cancellations received by Master Brewers Headquarters on or before July 18, 2019, will be issued a credit equal to the registration fee less $100 processing fee, which will be good for two years toward any Master Brewers continuing education program. Notices of cancellation after July 18, 2019, will not be eligible for a refund or credit. Master Brewers reserves the right to cancel the course if a sufficient number of registrations are not received by July 18, 2019. If Master Brewers cancels this course, your registration fee will be refunded in full. In the event Master Brewers cancels this course, Master Brewers is not liable for nonrefundable airfares or ticket change penalties imposed by the airlines. By registering for this course, you agree to the cancellation and refund terms and conditions.
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The University of Wisconsin is not endorsing or sponsoring the activities conducted by Master Brewers on the University of Wisconsin campus. The relationship between the University of Wisconsin and Master Brewers is solely that of licensor and licensee.