- This course closed on 11/18/2021.
This live online non-credit course is open to adults 21 years old and over with an interest in beer who would like to know more about the intricacies of its production, including beginning to intermediate homebrewers looking to increase knowledge about their hobby, and even those interested in taking steps towards a brewing career or beer-focused hospitality.
This course is open for registration and space is limited. For questions about this course please contact: ContinuingEd@nau.edu.
Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Arizona time, October 25 through November 18 (4 weeks)
Intro to Brewing Science
Whether you are a beginning to intermediate homebrewer, work in the brewing or restaurant industry, or just have an interest in beer, this course is for you.
You will:
- Discover the fundamental science behind beer production, fermentation, and brewing microbiology
- Characterize common flavor profiles in beer with your fellow learners through beverage sensory best practices
- Engage in learning through a combination of interactive tastings, and online lectures, and group discussions
- Interact regularly and learn from multiple experienced lecturers, including brewing professionals and experts in related scientific research disciplines
Instructors: Dr. Emily Cope, Dr. David John, Dr. Andy Koppisch with professional brewing industry contribution from Adam Harrington (High Altitude Homebrew Supply), Caitlan Patcher (Mother Road Brewing), Gregory Morris (Mother Road Brewing), Jeff Eaton Jr. (Mother Road Brewing) and Michael Marquess (President and CEO, Mother Road Brewing).
NOTE: You will be asked to submit proof of age over 21 upon registration to this course.
Mudshark Brewing is a generous sponsor of this program.
- Enrollment in this course closed on 10/29/2021.