Keep the Beer Flowing: Maintenance Skills Every Brewer Needs
Don’t Just Brew It—Maintain ItConsistent beer quality starts with well-maintained equipment. In this comprehensive course, the Master Brewers Association of the Americas provides brewing professionals with a foundation in brewery maintenance and reliability. Through real-world examples and practical applications, participants will learn how to implement preventative maintenance programs, identify early signs of equipment failure, and troubleshoot common issues across brewhouse, cellar, utilities, and packaging operations. The course also covers safety considerations, documentation practices, and how to align maintenance efforts with production goals. Ideal for brewers at all levels, this course empowers teams to minimize unplanned downtime, improve operational efficiency, and extend the life of critical assets—ensuring your brewery stays productive and your beer stays exceptional. → Explore the MBAA Brewery Maintenance Course and Enroll Today Schedule:Orientation: May 21, 2026 Learn from Industry Expertise
On a visit to Alaskan Brewing in Juneau with her father, Katrina discovered an exciting use for her degree in Chemical Engineering from UC San Diego. It turns out that a combination of creativity and a solid background in chemical engineering are necessary to sustain a successful brewery in a remote area! Since that fateful discovery, she has had an impressive range of experience and training in brewing prior to her current role as cold-side assistant brewmaster for AB InBev. Some of these include an internship at Ballast Point Brewing, a master’s degree in food science from the University of Georgia, the development of a sensory program at Creature Comforts Brewing, a stint as a quality analyst at Terrapin Beer Co., and an MBA from Kennesaw State University. During her seven years with AB InBev, she has held the roles of group manager for Anheuser-Busch’s newest brewhouse in the USA; business process manager for cellars, finishing, and releasing; manager of the brewing and maintenance department; innovations manager; and assistant brewmaster in Los Angeles. Outside of work, Katrina enjoys traveling with her husband, James, seeking out exciting new places to drink a beer, exploring all there is to do in Southern California, and relaxing with her two cats, Max and Myrtle. Keep Your Brewery Running. Your Beer Exceptional.Reliable equipment is the backbone of great beer. The Brewery Maintenance Course is designed to give brewing professionals the practical skills and confidence to keep operations running smoothly, efficiently, and consistently. Unplanned downtime, inconsistent performance, and equipment failure don’t just slow production—they impact quality, cost, and reputation. This course helps you take a proactive approach to maintenance so your brewery stays ahead of issues instead of reacting to them. What You’ll Learn
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Don’t wait for equipment to fail. Build the skills to prevent problems before they start and keep your brewery performing at its best. You won’t just learn concepts—you’ll gain frameworks and strategies you can bring back to your brewery the next day. Build Your Professional NetworkBeyond the technical training, you’ll connect with fellow brewers and specialists from a wide range of production environments. The connections you form here extend well beyond the course—creating a professional network you can rely on throughout your career. Share challenges. Compare approaches. Build lasting relationships. Explore the MBAA Brewery Maintenance Course and Enroll HEREBuilt by brewers. For brewers. Grounded in science. Tested in practice. —MBAA Education Team |
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