Brewer Cursus Weihenstephan
Learn how to brew!
- English
- Munich
- Blended
- September 24
- 21 days in 16 weeks
- 3850 €, Discounts available
Which path does every beer actually follow during its creation? It begins as grains in the field and passes through numerous processing stages until the perfectly poured beer. The Certificate Program “Brewer Cursus Weihenstephan” offers a comprehensive introduction to all areas of brewing, from the science of raw materials to the technology of malt and beer processing and quality control to the bottled end product. The experienced lecturers combine traditional German craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology. In the 12 Modules latest scientific research, adopted in a practical environment will be presented and discussed. The Zoom live modules are supplemented by a one week on-campus block in Weihenstephan. Participants brew in small groups at the TUM research breweries and visit traditional breweries, a malting plant and the hop growing region Hallertau. Participants experience brewing technology in all its facets and are well prepared for future challenges in the brewing industry. Our summer program concludes with a visit to the famous Oktoberfest in Munich.
Have a look at our agenda and course content here!
Why this program?
The Brewer Cursus Weihenstephan, specially designed in collaboration with the Department of Brewing and Beverage Technology at the Technical University of Munich, is the first comprehensive introductory course in the science and technology of brewing with a Certificate qualification.
TUM has been offering courses and seminars in brewing and beverage technology at Weihenstephan for more than 150 years – leading to this professional Certificate program. With its own research brewery, extensive laboratory infrastructure, the TUM Research Center for Brewing and Food Quality and a close cooperation with the Weihenstephan State Brewery, the Campus offers the most optimal and interesting conditions to learn how to brew beer, combining tradition and modern technology. Our course is limited to a small group of participants for a maximum learning experience.
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Details
- Certificate: This program is a certified professional education program by the Technical University of Munich. After successful completion of the project work, participants will receive a certificate from the Technical University of Munich.
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Academic Responsibility:
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Becker, Chair of Brewing and Beverage Technology, TUM
- Dr.-Ing. Martina Gastl, Director, Research Center Weihenstephan for Brewing and Food Quality, TUM
- Dr. Roman Werner, Managing Director TUM Food and Agro Center for Innovation and Technology - Tuition Fee: 3,850€*
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Language:
Program start Fall: German
Program start Summer: English - Target Group: People who work in upstream and downstream areas of the brewing industry, e.g. management, production, sales or marketing, small brewery owners, craft- and hobby brewers who would like to expand their knowledge in a scientifically sound manner.
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Discounts: 10% discount for TUM Alumni
- Format: Blended-learning: Online & on campus: TUM Campus Weihenstephan
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Dates / Modules:
Course start annually in June (course language: English)
Weekly Online-Sessions between beginning of June and mid September (Thu, 18:00-19:00 CEST)
One week On-Campus Program – TUM Campus Weihenstephan, 2nd week of September (the week prior to the Oktoberfest)
Course start annually in the beginning of October (course language: German)
Weekly Online-Sessions between the beginning of October and March
On-Campus Program - TUM Campus Weihenstephan: 1. block (Fri-Sun) mid January and 2. block (Fri-Sun) beginning of March.
- Location: Online + TUM Campus Weihenstephan
- Continuing Education Points: With a total of 150 hours of study, the program may qualify for a total of up to 5 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) points.
- Application Deadline: Limited number of participants.
- Access Requirement: Ideally, participants have a first basic education in a scientific or technical field.
*Based on our experience, the German tax benefits help many of our participants to self-finance their education with up to 50% of tuition fees and program related travel costs. Please consult your personal tax advisor for more details. For participants of our programs residing outside Germany this might be applicable. Please check the situation with the local tax authorities in your country of residence.
Optional Oktoberfest Visit
Combine your trip to Weihenstephan with a visit at Oktoberfest 2023 in Munich!
Take the chance and enjoy the special locally brewed Oktoberfest beer at the world’s biggest folk festival right after your brewing course at TUM Campus Weihenstephan in September 2023. Oktoberfest 2023 will take place from September 16 to October 3 on Theresienwiese in Munich.
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OUR LECTURERS
- Dr. Ing. Martina Gastl, Director, Research Center Weihenstephan for Brewing and Food Quality, TUM
- Dr.-Ing. Mathias Hutzler, Microbiology and Yeast Center, Research Center Weihenstephan for Brewing and Food Quality, TUM
- Dr.-Ing Martin Zarnkow, Research and Development, Research Center Weihenstephan for Brewing and Food Quality, TUM
- Dipl.-Ing. Dario Cotterchio, Hygienic Design, Research Center Weihenstephan for Brewing and Food Quality, TUM
- Dr.-Ing. Hubertus Schneiderbanger, Consulting, Research Center Weihenstephan for Brewing and Food Quality, TUM
- Dr. Florian Lehnhardt, Food Quality and Sensory Science, Research Center Weihenstephan for Brewing and Food Quality, TUM
- Dr. Roman Werner, Managing Director, TUM Food and Agro Center for Innovation and Technology
- Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Neugrodda, Director, Research Brewery, Program Manager Raw Materials oriented Brewing Technology, TUM Department of Brewing and Beverage Technology
- M.Sc. Sönke Kienitz, Associate Scientist, Program Raw Materials oriented Brewing Technology, TUM Department of Brewing and Beverage Technology
- Dr. Bertram Sacher, Senior Scientist, TUM Department of Brewing and Beverage Technology
- Dr. Jennifer Schneiderbanger, Senior Scientist, Analytics, TUM Department of Brewing and Beverage Technology
- M.Sc. Stefan Hör, Associate Scientist, Research Center for Brewing and Food Quality, TUM
Partners
- TUM Lehrstuhl für Brau- und Getränketechnologie
- TUM Department for Brewing and Beverage Technology
- TUM Forschungszentrum Weihenstephan für Brau- und Lebensmittelqualität
- TUM Research Center for Brewing and Food Quality
Our participation and cancellation policy can be found here.
Registration
Contact
Get in touch
- Andrea Berteit
- Phone +49 8161 71-3432
- E-Mail Andrea Berteit
