Brew U Course Catalog

These courses are presented periodically as demand appears to be there, not on any set schedule.

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Faculty Vita

100 - Basic Brewing Classes

These classes are all geared to beginning brewers.

Brewing 101 - Bare Bones Basic Brewing

1 Session (3-4 hours) Fee: Free
Introduction to basic brewing through the use of commercial or shop made kits.
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200 - Intermediate Brewing Classes

Some experience required.

Brewing 201 - Intermediate Home Brewing Techniques

1 Session (3-4 hours) Fee: $10
Homebrew using some extra equipment and better techniques!
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Brewing 205 - Mead Making

Mead is the honey wine of the Vikings and so much more. Come learn how to make this taste treat!
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300 - Advanced Brewing Classes

Experienced Brewers only.

Brewing 301 - Intro to All Grain Brewing

1 Session (3-4 hours) Fee: Free
Taking full control of your homebrew!
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Brewing 302 - Recipe Formulation

1 Session (3-4 hours) Fee: $10
Learn where the flavors come from and how to adjust or resize recipes.
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400 - Seriously Advanced Brewing and Beer Evaluation Classes

These classes will be a combination of lecture and discussion. All include a lot of reading.

Brewing 401 - Intro to Sensory Analysis

2 Sessions (4 hours each) Fee: $20
First session is all about identifying flavors in beer. Session two is learning the off-flavors and will include a doctored beer tasting.
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Brewing 402 - BJCP Training

6 Sessions (3-4 hours each with short tests) Fee: $80 (Includes the cost of beer).

BJCP Exam at completion is optional however exam takers will be given priority seating for the class and class takers will be given priority seating for the exam.

If you don't know what the BJCP program is then you probably aren't ready for this class. If you do know, this class is aimed at helping you pass the exam or advance in the program. Once you take this you'll be invited to special advanced discussion and education sessions. - PREREQUISITE BREWING 401
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Brewing 403 - BJCP Mead Training

If you're already a judge, expand your capabilities with the BJCP Mead Certification. Steve Piatz, Grand Master II judge and one of the people who developed the BJCP Mead program will teach this class so you get to learn from the best in the country!
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Brewing 405 - BREW (Brewing Review Education and Wisdom) session

This is part of the BJCP Continuing Education Program. It is an in depth discussion of three related beer styles. This discussion will include history, characteristics and brewing of the styles. There will also be a potential flaw discussed.
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500- Total GEEK

Special Topics in Brewing

These classes will be discussion, not lecture. Everybody is expected to do a lot of reading, contribute articles for everybody to read, and add their own input, knowledge, experience, etc. even if it's only questions.

Brewing 501 - Advanced Studies in Yeast

1 Session (3-4 hours) Fee: $25
Learn more than you ever wanted to about yeast, starters, reuse, propagation, storage, etc.
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Brewing 502 - Hops

1 Session (3-4 hours) Fee: $25
Hops in all their glory! Learn about different varieties, flavors, and methods of addition.
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Course Schedule

All classes are run by volunteers so courses are scheduled as our members have time.

Courses are open to everybody of legal drinking age. You do not have to be a member of the Beer Barons to participate.

Current schedule and Contact/Enrollment Form

Most classes are at O'Keefe's House of Hamburg

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