The Penn State brewing program consists of 8 courses and provides you with the foundation/history of brewing, learning how to work with the four essential beer making ingredients, water, hops, malt, and yeast, and highlights the business aspects of brewing that you need to consider to be successful in a craft brewing business. Lastly, you have the opportunity to work and network with knowledgeable individuals who are key players and respected in the industry.

Courses include:

• Beer: Past, Present, and Future
• Malts and the Malting Process
• Water (Brewing)
• The Business of Beer
• Introduction to Beer Production and Service
• Yeast and Fermentation
• Hops
• Brew Practicum

Courses

Yeast and Fermentation (AG 5065)

• Weekly Zoom meeting on Thursdays from 8-9pm
  
  

Malt and the Malting Process (AG 5062)

• Weekly Zoom meeting on Thursdays from 8-9 pm
  

Hops (AG 5063)

• Weekly Zoom meeting on Wednesdays from 8-9 pm
  

Water (AG 5064)

• Weekly Zoom meeting on Thursdays from 8-9pm
  

Reference:
State Craft Beer Sales & Production Statistics, 2022. (2023, May 1). Brewers Association. https://www.brewersassociation.org/statistics-and-data/state-craft-beer-stats/?state=PA

Program Contact

Erica Kunkel
Director, Continuing Education & Outreach
610-396-6221
els5014@psu.edu

HOP on over and register today!