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​Brewing Calculations​ Basics

  • Format: Virtual
  • Dates: ​April 1 - May 6, 2025
  • Duration: 5 Weeks 
  • Certificate: Yes

​Dates & Format

April 1 - May 6, 2025

Virtual learning + weekly live sessions for​ discussion and Q&A on Tuesdays from 1:00- 2:00 Central Time. 


​Summary

This course will teach you the essential brewing calculations you need to develop a new recipe. You'll learn not just why certain calculations and methods work, but also how they work in practice. You'll also build a spreadsheet tool that integrates these formulas and learn to apply them to various brewing processes.

Note: This course requires the textbook A Handbook of Basic Brewing Calculations by Stephen R. Holle. Course registrants are eligible for a discount on the book. 

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will...

  • understand the critical calculations behind brewing.
  • walk away with a practical tool to aid in recipe development going forward. 
  • have a network of peers and experts to call upon in the future. 

Weekly Course Structure

  • Recorded Lessons: Detailed lessons on the week's topic, supplemented with examples, case studies, and problem-solving challenges. ​ 

  • Text Reading: Selected readings from A Handbook of Basic Brewing Calculations to reinforce lesson concepts. ​​

  • Spreadsheet Building: Weekly development of a brewing calculation spreadsheet that will serve as a valuable tool for future brewing operations. 

  • Community Discussions: Access to an online community where participants will discuss challenges, ​share solutions, and pose questions to their peers and instructors. ​

  • Live Q&A Sessions: Weekly live sessions for an in-depth discussion of the content, followed by Q&A to clarify doubts. ​

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​​Tuition

Membership TypeTuition (Room & Board Inclusive)

Members

$249

Nonmembers

$349

​Registration + Membership*
$409​
Textbook Purchase​
​​Upon registration, you will be sent a discount code to be used in the Master Brewers Store
*​Add Master Brewers membership when you register to save on this course and get access to valuable members benefits!​

Completion Requirements

To earn a completion certificate, participants will need to 
  1. Complete approximately two hours of independent learning each week prior to the live session.
  2. Attend the live weekly discussion session​n.

Important note: The live session is discussion-based. Participants are expected to contribute their ideas, and experience and ask questions. Participants should therefore plan to attend from a quiet location where they can turn cameras on and unmute. 

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  • Course Schedule

    Course Schedule


    Orientation/Class Kickoff

    Live Session: April 1, 1:00 - 1:30 Central Time


    Week 1: April 1-8

    Live Session: April 8. 1:00-2:00pm Central Time

    • Topics: Formulating a Grist & Color
    • Textbook Chapter: Chapter 1 - Malt

    Week 2: April 9-15

    Live Session: April 15, 1:00-2:00pm Central Time

    • Topics: Water Volumes & Vessel Volumes
    • Textbook Chapter: Chapter 2 - Volume

    Week 3: April 16-22

    Live Session: April 22, 1:00-2:00pm Central Ti​me

    • Topic: Mashing Temperatures
    • Textbook Chapter: Chapter 5 - Mashing

    Week 4: April 23 - 29

    Live Session: April 29, 1:00-2:00pm Central Time

    • Topics: Wort Boiling & Hops
    • Textbook Chapters: Chapter 6​ - Wort Boiling & Chapter 7 - Hops

    Week 5: April 30 - May 6

    Live Session: May 6, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Time

    • Topics: Wrap Up & Case Studies

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  • Five weeks of expert-led flexible learning
  • ​Live virtual discussions and interactive Q&A Sessions​
  • ​Practical tools and applications​
  • 12 months access to course materials

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​​​​This Course is Perfect For:

  • ​New & aspiring brewers
  • Brewers looking to skill-up
  • ​Brewery employees who wear many hats


​​Scholarship Opportunities

​Interested in tuition or travel assistance? Find out more about 2025 scholarship offerings and requirements!

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