Full Course Description
The Master Brewers Brewing and Malting Science Course is an intense two-week immersion into
the art and science of brewing
and malting
. Students engage in over 30 presentations
from over 20 industry experts. The expected outcome from students
attending the course will be a greater understanding of the scientific principles and
operational understanding and guidelines associated with the main disciplines within
brewing
and malting. Students will
engage with industry experts in a two-way exchange
of ideas and questions. Student will interact with classmates in class projects that promote
greater understanding, interaction, and networking.
The overall objective of this class,
beyond the exchange years of knowledge and involved
networking,
is for students to leave with a greater understanding of why processes occur
or are needed and how brewing chemistry and microbiology interact with the principles
of
brewing and malting. This class is about understanding how to greater interact with
brewing and malting
processes,
rather than a series of lectures on exact rules and
methods of
brewing and malting. Students will return to their respective homes with a
better perspective on the industry, a clearer understanding of the why’s and how’s of
brewing and malting,
and a greater ability to interface and learn with the general
principles provided.
Students entering the class should have a greater-than-basic understanding of high school
level mathematics, a basic understanding of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and
microbiology, and a willingness to learn and engage. It is always best for students who take this class to have a more-than-basic understanding of brewing and malting
practices.
However, should
a prospective student have the drive and interest, these recommended
prerequisites should not be considered a barrier to attendance.