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CES-2797

Craft Beer Brewing Basics: Hands-On - Extended!

Course Description

Are you a novice home brewer who would like to delve deeper into the art of craft beer? Explore stovetop, outdoor propane, and electric brewing techniques in this hands-on class, led by Schoolcraft's award-winning brewing & distilling program. Prepare craft beer style recipes using Liquid Malt Extract, Liquid Malt Extract with steeped grains, and a full mash and boil with an electric brewing system. Learn packaging techniques with bottles, cans, and kegs. Enjoy sampling your craft beer style from bottle, can, and keg in The Craft Grille taproom on campus, as you compare and discuss how flavor is influenced by the ingredients and process. Take home bottles and cans of your finished product to enjoy and share with your friends. This class is perfect for those who want a taste of what it's like to be in the craft beer industry. All supplies included in class cost. You must be at least 21 years old. Bring a valid driver's license or photo Michigan ID. Textbook recommended.

Course Schedule

Fall - 2026

DescriptionDetails
Course:CES-2797
Section:941018
Course Title:Craft Beer Brewing Basics: Hands-On - Extended!
Meeting Info:09/26/2026 LEC Saturday 10:00 AM-05:30 PM, Room VT 705. 10/03/2026 LEC Saturday 10:00 AM-04:30 PM, Room VT 630. 10/10/2026 LEC Saturday 10:00 AM-01:00 PM, Room VT 630. 10/17/2026 LEC Saturday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Room VT 630. 10/24/2026 LEC Saturday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Room VT 680. 5 Wks
Half hour lunch breaks are not included in CEU total. Class ends at 4 pm on 10/3, 1pm on 10/10, and 12pm on 10/17 & 10/24.
Meeting Dates:09/26/26 - 10/24/26
Instructors:J. Groth, S. Oatley
Fee/Senior Cost Fee:$439.00/ SA$351.20
CEUS:2.00
Status:Open

Key:

** book required

* book and USB required

+ USB required