Any aspiring brewers out there?

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  1. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    So tomorrow I'm taking the big step and applying for brewing school! Specifically, the American Brewer's Guild craft brewer apprenticeship program; 5 weeks at a teaching brewery in Vermont followed by 5 weeks apprenticing at a real local brewery (they have participating breweries all over the country.) Seems like it's very well respected in the industry, plus much cheaper than the UC Davis program I was considering. I'm pretty excited to be turning my passion into a reality and take that big step into a real career soon. Anyone else out there applying for brewing school or working towards becoming a brewer?
     
    #1 afrokaze, Aug 25, 2013
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  2. 1fJef

    1fJef Initiate (0) May 4, 2013 Maryland

    Im not a brewer but just wanted to wish you good luck and lots of Sudscess!
    it be interesting to hear back from you time to time as you progress
    maybe write a daily blog.....
     
    #2 1fJef, Aug 25, 2013
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  3. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
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    Good luck! I hope to have a beer you have brewed in my refrigerator some day. :wink:
     
    #3 utopiajane, Aug 25, 2013
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  4. mporter13

    mporter13 Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2011 Oregon

    Get at it my man! That sounds like an amazing opportunity, and I wish you the best
     
    #4 mporter13, Aug 25, 2013
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  5. bahnfire

    bahnfire Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2011 Vermont

    My brother in law just completed the ABG program this summer and loved it. Best of luck pursuing your dream!
     
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  6. fritts211

    fritts211 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2011 Tennessee

    I'm starting to be a home brewer. I haven't brewed a batch yet, but I bet I have talent. I could probably be the next Shaun Hill if I wanted to be. Just like every beer nerd thinks. :wink:

    Seriously though, congrats on sacking up and doing what a lot of us would love to do. Come open a good brewery down in Knoxville, TN would you? We need all the help we can get.
     
    #6 fritts211, Aug 25, 2013
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  7. Schwantz

    Schwantz Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2012 Florida

    Cool. Enjoy! Good luck.
     
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  8. mike_v_sardina

    mike_v_sardina Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2012 Vermont

    Good luck on your journey! Cheers!
     
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  9. vshay

    vshay Initiate (0) Jun 23, 2013 Pennsylvania

    I'm a home brewer with about 14 batches under my belt so far and I love it. I would love to become a "professional" brewer
     
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  10. RJLarse

    RJLarse Pooh-Bah (2,375) Dec 30, 2005 Washington
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    Home brewer. This year my goal has been to brew a batch a month. The August brew, a pale ale, goes in the brew pot today. I'd love to start a microbrewery someday, but don't know if I have the patience for the red tape. You spend a ton of money and jump through a bunch of hoops before you brew a drop of beer. I know some guys who have done it.

    Good luck at brewing school. I'd love to do that someday as well. Come back in 2 or 3 months and share your experience.
     
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  11. mrk829

    mrk829 Zealot (624) Aug 1, 2008 Georgia

    aspiring brewer here. have started homebrewing and have done a couple batches. the second one was great. hope to open a brewpub myself one day but not sure if I have the courage to go to brewing school. Never say never though.

    Good luck and keep posting to let us know how it goes.
     
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  12. RobertColianni

    RobertColianni Pooh-Bah (1,789) Nov 4, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Check your beer mail.
     
    #12 RobertColianni, Aug 25, 2013
  13. VACraftBeerLover

    VACraftBeerLover Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Virginia


    I plan on applying to this same one for next year or the following year. A guy in my homebrew club did this one and loved it. He is opening a brewery within the year, just placed his order for equipment.
     
    #13 VACraftBeerLover, Aug 25, 2013
  14. JohnSnowNW

    JohnSnowNW Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2013 Minnesota

    Enjoy! If I had the time for something like this, I'd do it as well.
     
    #14 JohnSnowNW, Aug 25, 2013
  15. anarchybeer

    anarchybeer Initiate (0) Aug 25, 2013 Florida

    I'm also considering that school. I thought there was a long waiting period to get in though.
     
    #15 anarchybeer, Aug 25, 2013
  16. rundownhouse

    rundownhouse Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2005 Tennessee

    I'm curious, are you in the summer 2014 or summer 2015 class? It's a bit hard to tell from the website which are sold out.
     
    #16 rundownhouse, Aug 25, 2013
  17. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    I am a homebrewer myself. I am not interested in pursuing a career in brewing, however I too am about to start a major educational program that will help me achieve my dream someday. May we both be fortunate in our quests! Best of luck my man!

    EDIT: Do you know where you'll do your apprenticeship yet?
     
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  18. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    I'm applying for the CBA residential program, summer 2014 hopefully. The site is a bit messy. Are you applying soon? Good luck!
     
    #18 afrokaze, Aug 26, 2013
  19. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    I'm just applying right now so I hope I'll know by early next year. No idea about where I'll apprentice yet but there are some pretty good choices!
     
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  20. 46and2

    46and2 Initiate (0) Mar 28, 2008 Missouri
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    Man,
    You will definitely meet some cool people in that residential program! Good luck :slight_smile:

    Remember, don't fear the foam.
     
    #20 46and2, Aug 26, 2013
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