HR 131 - Basic Practical Brewing

Credit Hours: 3

This course is concerned with the theory and practical application of the fundamentals of beer-making from scratch. Safety, standardized recipes, and techniques are emphasized.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

brew beer by following a standard recipe and identify each ingredient used;
identify and discuss all relevant equipment needed to brew a batch of beer;
determine the chemicals used in each stage of the brewing process;
identify the principal suppliers of raw materials (both nationally and locally); and
analyze samples of water for the presence of minerals and specific flavors as well as explain how their presence will affect the brewing process.

F/S (N)