Packaging is where great beer meets the real world—and where small improvements can make a big impact.
 Where Great Beer Meets the Real World
Packaging is where precision matters most—and where small improvements can make a major impact on quality, shelf stability, and operational performance.
The MBAA Packaging Course is designed specifically for brewing professionals who are ready to elevate their packaging expertise. Built by brewers and grounded in science, this course delivers practical insights you can apply immediately on the packaging line.
Whether you’re troubleshooting persistent dissolved oxygen issues or optimizing line efficiency, this course equips you with tools that work in real production environments.
→ Explore the MBAA Packaging Course and Enroll Today
Schedule:
Week 1: April 27 - May 1
Week 2: May 4 - 8
Week 3: May 11 - 15
Week 4: May 18 - 22
Week 5: May 25 - 29
Week 6: June 1 - 5
In Person in Madison, WI: June 8 - 12
Learn from Industry Expertise
 The course is led by Jack Albanese, Vice President of Operations at Kona Brewing Hawaii. After earning his Master’s degree in Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing from University of Georgia, Jack began his brewing career as a Cellar Intern at Terrapin Beer Company in Athens, Georgia.
At Terrapin, he built the Quality Assurance program as QA Manager and later, as Vice President of Operations, helped scale brewing, fermentation, and packaging capacity from 20,000 barrels to more than 100,000 barrels annually. Jack further expanded his expertise by earning a Master of Science in Brewing and Distilling from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
With deep hands-on experience in production environments, Jack bridges the gap between theory and what actually works on the packaging floor—bringing real-world knowledge to every module.
What You’ll Gain
✔ A deeper understanding of packaging science and its direct impact on beer quality
✔ Proven strategies to reduce dissolved oxygen and improve shelf stability
✔ Practical approaches to optimize efficiency across packaging systems
✔ Insights grounded in real brewery challenges and tested solutions
This isn’t theory for theory’s sake.
It’s education designed for immediate impact.
Built by Brewers. Proven in Practice.
Like all MBAA educational offerings, the Packaging Course is:
- Built by brewers
- Grounded in science
- Tested in production environments
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 Network
Beyond the technical training, you’ll connect with fellow brewers and packaging 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.
Who This Course Is For
- Brewers transitioning into packaging responsibility
- Packaging managers seeking stronger technical foundations
- Quality professionals focused on shelf stability and consistency
- Operations leaders optimizing line performance
If you’ve solved a lot already—and you’re asking what’s next—this course is your next step.
Stay Sharp. Stay Relevant. Keep Brewing Forward.
Experience alone isn’t enough. The industry evolves—and the best brewers evolve with it.
The MBAA Packaging Course will help you:
- Strengthen technical expertise
- Solve complex production challenges
- Lead with confidence
- Improve quality and efficiency across your packaging operations
Enroll Now
Strengthen one of the most critical stages of your process.
Explore the MBAA Packaging Course and Enroll Today
Built by brewers. For brewers. Grounded in science. Tested in practice.
Stay sharp. Stay relevant. Keep brewing forward.
—MBAA Education Team
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