Brewing Schools - Which is the best?

[BeerMouth]

I'm currently looking into places I could go to learn how to brew like a champ. Does anyone here have any recommendations? I'd prefer to stay in NS but it doesn't look like that's possible from my research. All help is appreciated! Cheer!

[mr x]

Have you brewed anything at home yet? Also, there might be a NS option...

[GAM]

I think Lorne (ex of Rogues Roost) is at Dal. I don't know what the program is though.

Sandy

[BeerMouth]

I have brewed at home! A few times now. Actually, right now I'm making a Pale Ale dry hopped with Amarillo!

[dexter]

http://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/un ... asses.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[BeerMouth]

So the only course they offer is Brewing Science and I have to take Food Microbiology as a prereq? Ugh. Go Dal!

[dexter]

That was the first Google response. There may well be more

[BeerMouth]

Haha. Gotchya! Thanks!

[chalmers]

Is the goal to learn how to brew, or to open a brewery?

Learn at home from these online courses, perhaps?

https://www.siebelinstitute.com/educati ... echnology/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.pdx.edu/cepe/online-busines ... ertificate" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.craftbeeru.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.craftbeer.com/beer-studies/beer-schools" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jason.loxton]

If you want to stay in Canada, to the best of my knowledge you have three options for formal academic degrees:
1. (BC) http://www.kpu.ca/brew" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
2. (Alberta) http://oldscollege.ca/programs/hospital ... anagement/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
3. (Ontario) http://www.niagaracollege.ca/content/Pr ... ement.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Aside: It isn't really fair to fault Dalhousie for not offering more beer courses or requiring a perquisite for their one course. They don't have a brewing program! Rather, they have some researchers working in the science, and a program in food science. It isn't at all unreasonable to require food science students to have a basic level of familiarity with the broader aspects of their discipline before taking a specialized course. (Says the grumpy college professor!)

[Jimmy]

Lots of engineering schools...seems to be the standard education to become a brewer in NS

[NASH]

Also, there might be a NS option...

I believe the man may have been talking about..... American Brewer's Guild. As an alum I have the ability to mentor through the the course and apprenticeship, including administering exams

[BeerMouth]

Is the goal to learn how to brew, or to open a brewery?

In that order would be nice

If you want to stay in Canada, to the best of my knowledge you have three options for formal academic degrees:
1. (BC) http://www.kpu.ca/brew" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
2. (Alberta) http://oldscollege.ca/programs/hospital ... anagement/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
3. (Ontario) http://www.niagaracollege.ca/content/Pr ... ement.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Aside: It isn't really fair to fault Dalhousie for not offering more beer courses or requiring a perquisite for their one course. They don't have a brewing program! Rather, they have some researchers working in the science, and a program in food science. It isn't at all unreasonable to require food science students to have a basic level of familiarity with the broader aspects of their discipline before taking a specialized course. (Says the grumpy college professor!)

Thank you for sharing Mr. Grumpy College Professor!

Lots of engineering schools...seems to be the standard education to become a brewer in NS

LOL! True enough!

Also, there might be a NS option...

I believe the man may have been talking about..... American Brewer's Guild. As an alum I have the ability to mentor through the the course and apprenticeship, including administering exams

Is this a job offer lol!? I'll work for beer!

[NASH]

I'll keep it in mind!