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| See You at Brew School! |
Oct, 2003 |
| by Thomas Miller |
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| Dust off your book bag, because you're going back to school --- brew school that is. We'll show you where you can go to hone your brewing skills, whether it's for a career in brewing or just for fun. |
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 The craft brewing industry has changed since the start-up years of the 80âs and early 90âs. It has evolved from grass-roots beginnings to full maturity. Years and sometimes decades have been dedicated to building successful businesses and recognized brands. Brewery owners demand trained professionals manning their brewhouses ÷ very few will trust their success to someone armed only with passion and promise. This environment makes it tough for aspiring homebrewers to convert their hobby into a career.
There is a way around this roadblock, however. Go to brewing school! In exchange for a little bit of time, a chunk of money and lots of hard work, homebrewers can acquire valuable credentials. The results might translate into anything from a ãlearning the ropesä job in a brew cellar to getting hired as head brewer at the brewpub of your dreams.
Of course, hard core homebrewers just looking for some hands-on education might head back to school, too. Lucky for everyone, brewers of all stripes can pick from plenty of schools, both in the U.S. and abroad. To help our readers get back to school, Brew Your Own has compiled the following ãcatalogä of brewing colleges. Have fun exploring and good luck with your brewing career!
U.S. Brewing Schools
÷ A through U
American Brewers Guild
The American Brewers Guild is headed by Steve Parkes, author of BYOâs Homebrew Science. It offers Internet-based courses coupled with internships at breweries across the United States and hands-on brewery experience at Otter Creek Brewing in Vermont and Hoppy Brewing in Sacramento, California.
Contact:
American Brewers Guild
1001 Maple Street
Salisbury, VT 05769
Email: abg@abgbrew.com
Phone: (800) 636-1331
Fax: (802) 352-4641
Website: www.abgbrew.com
Tuition and Fees:
CraftBrewers Apprentice (CBA) $7,950
Intensive Brewing Science and Engineering (IBS&E) $5,750
Diplomas Granted:
CraftBrewers Apprentice (CBA)
Intensive Brewing Science and Engineering (IBS&E)
Siebel Institute of Technology
When you think of Chicago and beer, the first thing that comes to mind might be Al Capone. However, the windy city has another connection to beer ÷ the Siebel Institute of Technology.
Contact:
Lyn Kruger
President
Siebel Institute of Technology & World Brewing Academy
1777 North Clybourn Ave.
Suite 2F
Chicago, IL 60614-5520
Phone: (312) 255-0705
Fax: (312) 255-1312
Website: www.siebelinstitute.com
Tuition and Fees:
Siebel Institute of Technology offers a wide variety of courses and programs. Tuition ranges from $1,650 for short, 3-day courses to $13,250 for a 12 week program consisting of six modules taught in Chicago (7 weeks) then Munich (5 weeks). See their website for detailed information. Siebel is partnered with Doemens (Germany) as part of the World Brewing Academy.
Diplomas Granted:
International Diploma in Malting and Brewing Technology
Associate in Malting and Brewing Technology
University of California, Davis
UC Davis offers students the opportunity to study under many instructors, including Michael Lewis, and learn the ropes at Sudwerk Privatbrauerei Hubsch, observing a fully automated 65-barrel Steinecker system and an original 15-barrel Caspary brewhouse.
Contact:
UC Davis Extension
1333 Research Park Drive
Davis, CA 95616
Email: aginfo@unexmail.ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 757-8899
Website:
http://universityextension.ucdavis.edu/brewing/index.asp
Tuition and Fees:
Master Brewers Program: $12,000
General Certificate in Brewing and Packaging: $1,650
Professional Brewers Certificate Program: $7,500
Diplomas Granted:
Professional Brewers Certificate
General Certificate in Brewing and Packaging
More Opportunities in the U.S.
Courses in brewing are also
available through the Master Brewers Association of the Americas
(www.mbaa.com). There are also short brewing courses offered at several
universities, including Oregon State and University of Wisconsin, and new ones are popping up all the time.
If there is a university near you, inquire with their Food Science department to see if they offer a brewing course (if enough people express interest, maybe they will add one).
United Kingdom Brewing Schools ÷ H
Heriot-Watt University
The International Centre for
Brewing and Distilling
Though brewing at Heriot-Watt University has a history dating back to 1903, the ICBD was first founded in 1988. It is currently the only UK school for brewing and related studies.
Contact:
Professor Graham G. Stewart
International Centre for Brewing and Distilling,
Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton
Edinburgh, Scotland EH14 4AS
Phone: +44 131 449 5111
Fax: +44 131 449 5153
Email: G.G.Stewart@hw.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.bio.hw.ac.uk/icbd/html/ICBD_Courses.htm
Tuition and Fees:
Tuition fees for the 2004-2005 session will range from between £7,000 to around £9,000 ($11,600ö$15,000).
Degrees and Diplomas Granted:
BSc (Hons) Brewing and Distilling (on campus) ÷ 4 years of study.
Postgraduate Diploma in Brewing and Disitlling (on campus) ÷ 9 months of study.
Postgraduate MSc in Brewing and Distilling (on campus) ÷ 12 months of study.
Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Brewing and Distilling (distance learning) ÷ 2-7 years of study.
MBA in Brewing and Distilling (distance learning) ÷ 2-7 years of study.
German brewing schools
÷ D through W
Doemens
Doemens is a brewing school found on Munichâs outskirts. As part of the World Brewing Academy, Doemens is connected to the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago. Classes, then, can be taken in English from some of Germanyâs best known brewmeisters. Contact:
Gisela Heller (Secretary)
Phone: +49 (89) 85805-0
Fax: +49 (89) 85805-26
Email: Info@doemens.org
Website:
www.doemens.org
Tuition and Fees:
There is an application fee of 50 Euros ($60). Per semester fees are 1,800 Euros ($2,160). These fees cover items such as books, copies, Internet access, field trips (including overnight stays), and exam fees. There may be additional exam fees.
Degrees Granted:
Upon completion of the Doemens program, graduates receive a state certificate and the title of ãBrau- und Malzmeister/in (HWK)ä or ãBetriebsbraumeister/in (IHK).ä In German, the ãinä attachment at the end of ãMalzmeister/inä and ãBetriebsbraumeister/inä signifies
a female.
Versuchs- und Leranstalt fŸr Brauerei in Berlin (VLB)
Although located in Germanyâs capital, Berlin, courses at the VLB Brewing School are taught entirely
in English.
Contact:
Dipl.-Kfm. Eberhard Weinmann
Phone: +49 (30) 45080-292
Fax: +49 (30) 453 60 69
Email: weinmann@vlb-berlin.org
Dr.-Ing. Josef Fontaine
Phone: +49 (30) 450 80-292
Fax: +49 (30) 453 60 69
Email: fontaine@vlb-berlin.org
Website: http://vlb-berlin.org
http://vlb-berlin.org/english/-contact.html
Tuition and Fees:
Total cost including all fees for examinations, laboratory chemicals, and registration to events and field trips is US $6500. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Diplomas Granted:
Each graduate receives a VLB Brewmaster certificate and a diploma that confirms completion of
studies and shows performance in each subject.
Wissenschaftszentrum
Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan is located a short tram ride away from Germanyâs brewing Mecca ÷ Munich. Students attending Weihenstephan must be able to speak fluent German.
Contact:
PD Dr.-Ing. habil. Heinrich Vogelpohl
Weihenstephaner Steig 22
D-85350 Freising
Germany
Phone: +49-8161-713596
Fax: +49-8161-714515
Email:Heinrich.vogelpohl@wzw.tum.de
Website:
www.wzw.tum.de
Tuition and Fees:
Weihenstephan charges no tuition, though there is a per semester student services fee of roughly 50 Euros ($60).
Diplomas Granted:
Graduates of Weihenstephan receive the coveted Diplombraumeis-ter. A 15-month industry internship and a dissertation is required to earn this diploma.
Australian brewing schools
÷ E through U
Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus, Perth, Australia
Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia offers a brewing program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in microbrewing and pub brewing.
Contact:
Phone: +(61 8) 6304 5666
Phone: +(61 8) 6304 5727 (School of Marketing, Tourism and Leisure)
Fax: +(61 8) 6304 5633
Email: business@ecu.edu.au
School of Marketing Tourism and Leisure
Edith Cowan University
100 Joondalup Drive,
Building 2, Room 378
Joondalup Western Australia 6027
Websites:
www.business.ecu.edu.au/courses/
undergrad/bbus/micro_brewery_
management.htm
www.business.ecu.edu.au/
courses/gradcert/gcMBM.htm
www.business.ecu.edu.au/
courses/graddip/gdMBM.htm
Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate Program: 6,600 AUD per Semester ($4500) ÷ 6 semesters total
Postgraduate Program: Tuition fees for the post graduate courses are currently at $1,500 per unit. All classes are held in the evening.
Degrees and Diplomas Granted:
Bachelor of Business: Microbrewery Management
Graduate Certificate of Business: Microbrewery Management
Graduate Diploma of Business: Microbrewery Management
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma prepares students for the Foundation Certificate of Brewing awarded by the Institute of Brewing, London (IOB).
University of Ballarat
Brewing enthusiasts who missed the pick for ãSurvivor: The Outbackä can head down under to study brewing at the University of Ballarat. Whether an undergraduate program, a graduate program, or a brewing short course, students can pretty much choose how much they want to learn. Thereâs even advanced training on a state of the art, 6-hectoliter brewing system.
Contact:
Rob Greig
Phone: +61 3 5327 9247
Fax: +61 3 5327 9240
Email: r.greig@ballarat.edu.au
General Contact Info:
Phone: +61 3 5327 9018
Fax: +61 3 5327 9017
Email: prospective@ballarat.edu.au
Email: international@ballarat.edu.au
School of Science
University of Ballarat
P.O. Box 663
Ballarat
Vic 3353
Australia
Brewing Short Course
Dr Peter Aldred
Phone: +61 3 5327 9243
Fax: +61 3 5327 9240
Student Administrative Services
University of Ballarat
P.O. Box 663
Ballarat Vic 3353
Australia
Phone: +61 3 5327 9552
Email: admissions@ballarat.edu.au
Website:
www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/
sci-eng/food/brewing
Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate Program: $15,000 AUD ($10,000 USD)
Brewing Short Course: $1,760 AUD ($1,200 USD)
Graduate Program: The cost for each 15 credit point unit is $1,425 AUD ($960 USD), and $2,850 AUD ($1,910 USD) for each of the 30 credit point units. These prices include the cost of texts and course material.
Degrees and Diplomas Granted:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Science and Technology)
Bachelor of Business (Brewing Studies)
Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Brewing
Honours and higher degrees in brewing (Masterâs and PhD)
Conclusion
So, if you are interested in going pro ÷ or just brewing like one ÷ you you have a variety of educational options to choose from. In fact, this list of schools is not comprehensive. Other schools exist in Belgium, France and elsewhere. A brewing education can teach you a lot about brewing ÷ from mashing and boiling to fluid dynamics and heat transfer to business and marketing savvy. Plus, you can drink beer during class.
Tom Miller writes the Tips from the Pros column in every issue of BYO. |
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