Formal Brewing Education (Online)

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by ClassicBrad, Aug 10, 2012.

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  1. ClassicBrad

    ClassicBrad Zealot (683) Sep 29, 2006 Pennsylvania

    I have been working at a brewery for the last year and change as a brewing supervisor. I have gained quite a bit of experience but would like to acquire a formal education in brewing. I live in Northeast Pennsylvania so it would probably be best to complete the courses online, but maybe I can find some colleges that have some sort of fermentation science courses? But, I'm figuring an online course would be more well-rounded. Give me your two cents.
     
    #1 ClassicBrad, Aug 10, 2012
  2. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
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    I assume you mean in charge?:wink: OJT is the best teacher. One could learn water chemistry online I guess.
    You have to know something about schools, if there not publicly funded they are in it to make money. So they require prerequisites allot. Or just cost more.

    http://www.craftbeer.com/pages/beer-studies/beer-schools/
    http://www.siebelinstitute.com/
    http://www.craftbeeru.com/
     
    #2 azorie, Aug 10, 2012
  3. carteravebrew

    carteravebrew Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2010 Colorado

    I think he meant what he said. Working for a year and change...meaning a little over a year. Maybe I missed some sarcasm? Anyway, I'm going to be taking the online Siebel Concise Brewing program starting in a couple weeks. I was planning on doing the UC Davis Master Brewers Program but got on the waiting list for 2014 and don't really want to wait that long...
     
    #3 carteravebrew, Aug 10, 2012
  4. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
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    ahh young folks speak. a year and change ok lol I thought he was the boss, my bad.:slight_frown:
     
    #4 azorie, Aug 10, 2012
  5. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

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  6. MeadGuyfromMD

    MeadGuyfromMD Zealot (562) May 23, 2007 Maryland
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    I took that online course too. I feel that I did learn a lot, but I still can't seem to get my foot in the door and a brewery or brewpub. I unfortunately live 35ish miles from my nearest brewing facility, so I'm not in a good spot geographically either. Good luck and Prost!
    ~Phillip
     
    #6 MeadGuyfromMD, Aug 10, 2012
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