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Learn how to brew your own beer

Join us as we explore some of the many and varied aspects of brewing beer on a scale that you can replicate at home. Our beer-making classes provide an opportunity to get familiar with the ingredients and processes needed to make great beer, and they are designed to be hands-on so that you learn while doing.

Engaging course topics

Dive into the ingredients and processes needed to make great beer, discover the basics of all-grain brewing equipment and techniques, and learn how to replicate the brewing process at home.

Hands-on learning

Learn how to brew beer with all of the necessary materials and instructions provided to craft your own beer right in front of your eyes.

Learn from the best

Learn the art of brewing from Shane Walker, an experienced brewer dedicated to helping you master the craft and gain a deep understanding of the brewing process and the skills needed to create your own great beer.

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Registration Fee: $95 (Must be 19 or over)

Instructor: Shane Walker
(519) 824-4120 extension 52942

Who is the course designed for?

This course is designed for:

Anyone having an interest in learning how to make their own beer using basic all-grain brewing equipment. This course is suitable for beginners who have no previous brewing experience.

What is included in the fee?

  • One afternoon class from 12:00 to approximately 5:00 PM
  • All materials to brew during class are included
  • Handouts with instructions and formulation of the beer brewed are provided
  • Your own handcrafted beer that you will be able to collect and take home

Previous Classes:

  • Introduction to All-Grain Brewing
  • Women's Brew Lab
  • Hazy IPA
  • Oktoberfest Märzen
  • Coffee Stout
  • New England IPA
  • Mexican Cerveza
  • New Zeland Pilsner
  • Czech Amber Lager
  • Czech Pilsner
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Short, in-depth beer making courses.

Join us as we step through how to brew beer on a scale that you can replicate at home. Our beer-making classes provide an opportunity to get familiar with the ingredients and processes needed to make great beer, and they are designed to be hands-on so that you learn while doing.

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About Us

The Department of Food Science provides state of the art knowledge translation focused on developing sustainable, safe and innovative foods aimed at improving human health. Research done in Food Science focuses on interdisciplinary studies spanning chemistry, biology, microbiology, natural product chemistry, nanoscience, physics and nutritional science.

  • Undergraduate Programs
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  • Continuing Education (Short Courses)

Contact Us

Telephone: (519) 824-4120 extension 56589

Mailing Address:
University of Guelph
Food Science Department
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario
Canada N1G 2W1

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