We will discuss the raw materials and their production; the science of wort production; different yeasts and the fermentation process; and how all of these influence beer flavour. We will also discuss various styles of beer, discuss beer evaluation and taste a range of beer faults. This course is ideal for those that want to advance the brewing knowledge.

Duration: 4 Consecutive Days (Tues – Fri).

Day 1:

• Brewing Process / Raw Materials OverviewThe Science of MaltingMalts and their Contribution to beer flavour
• Brewing Water and the Role of SaltsBrewing AdjunctsHops and Hop Products
• Sensory Evaluation 1

Day 2:

• Wort Prod & Brewing PracticalSensory Evaluation 2

Day 3:

• Introduction to Brewing MicrobiologyYeast, Fermentation and MaturationHygiene and Sanitation in the BrewerySensory Evaluation 3

Day 4:

• Post Fermentation Processing
• Packaging
• Sensory Evaluation 4

Includes:

• Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea
• Detailed Notes
• Informal Lectures
• 1 day of brewing on 1000L brewery
• Tasting paddles/beers
• Detailed discussions of the process & science of brewing
• Brew 1000L wort in a day
• Demo FV
• Sensory evaluation sessions

These days / courses and topics are subject to minimum numbers and change without notice.