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Brewing Education

The School of Professional & Continuing Studies offers programs related to brewing and distilling beverages, especially craft beer. Our programs focus on the entire craft brewing industry, including production, distribution, marketing, and sales.

Beer Brewing Professional Professional Certificate

We offer the Beer Brewer Professional Certificate in three locations in Virginia:

  • Richmond on the University of Richmond campus
  • Roanoke in partnership with the Virginia Tech Center for Organizational & Technological Advancement at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center
  • Northern Virginia in partnership with the Virginia Tech Center for Organizational & Technological Advancement

The Beer Brewer Professional Certificate program guides students through the entire craft brewing process and business, including brewing techniques, bottling and distribution options, and planning a brewing business.

Northern Virginia Beer Brewer Professional Certificate Roanoke Area Beer Brewer Professional Certificate Richmond Area Beer Brewer Professional Certificate

Courses

Craft Beer & Food Pairing Sensory Workshop

Join Adam Duyle, Executive Chef of the Brewers Association, as he leads a hands-on workshop about craft beer and food pairing at Bingo Beer Company. This workshop is designed for a variety of food, beverage and hospitality professionals, including beer brewers and others in the craft brewing and restaurant industries.

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Beer Recipe Formulation

Beer Recipe Formulation combines scientific formulas, raw material choices, equipment, and creativity in a course that explains the necessary steps to build and brew a successful beer recipe. Must be 21 to participate.

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Brewing Foundations: Brewing 101

This course will take students through the brewing process from milling grain to kegging the final product. Students will learn the fundamentals of brewing through this hands-on workshop.

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Draught Beer Systems and Quality Certificate

This certificate will teach students how to properly maintain draught systems for craft beer. Great for restaurant professionals and front of house managers. Must be 21 to participate.

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