Distance Learning Programs

Brewers currently working in breweries are able to study for an industry-respected brewing qualification, and those looking to switch careers can study and train while keeping their day jobs.

The July 2007 class graduated last November, and the February 2008 just graduated in Sacramento in June.  July 2008 classes just started and applications are now closed for January 09 and June 09. But the good news is we are accepting applications now for the  2010 distance programs.

New Class for working brewers 

Working brewers can complete the Intensive Brewing Science and Engineering Program without attending the residential week in California or Vermont. With your head brewer's sponsorship you can complete your studies in your own brewery.

Contact us for details

Check out our video presentation

World Beer Cup 2008 was held in San Diego this April. 

The American Brewers Guild is an endorser of this competition.

Once again Guild Grads and Instructors did us proud in winning 53 awards. For a full list of award winners click here

Congratulations ABG Grads for you success at the World Beer Cup 2008 in San Diego CA

Peter Zien with AleSmith Brewing

Brian Baird with Baird Brewing

Ted Rice and Jeff Erway with Chama River Brewing

Andy Ingram with Four Peaks Brewing

Chuck Silva with Green Flash Brewing

Scott Shirley with Harpoon Brewing

Christian Ettinger and Ben Love with Hopworks Urban Brewing

Arne Johnston with Marin Brewing

Darren Welsh, Todd Campbell and Michael Neubauer with Pelican Pub and Brewery

Peter Hooey at Sacramento Brewing

Eric “Hutch” Kugeman at Great Adirondack Brewing

Breweries with guild grads as assistants won medals too including

Bridgeport

C.B.& Potts

Dogfishead

Goose Island

Iron Hill

Left Hand

New Belgium

Left Hand

Orlio

Ram International

Rock Bottom

Troegs

Congrats to Guild Instructors

Nick Funnell with Great American Restaurants

John Mallet with Bells Brewing

Matt Brynldson with Firestone Walker

Garrett Oliver with Brooklyn Brewery 

For a total of 53 awards.

Congratulations!

And a special congratulations to
World Beer Cup Champion Brewery and Brewmaster
Large Brewpub
Pelican Pub & Brewery
Darron R. S. Welch

The first residential class we've taught in 10 yrs were in Middlebury this Summer. They were treated to instruction by a host of industry figures including 

Steve Parkes brewmaster at Otter Creek/Wolavers Organic Beers
Ron Ryan of Cargill Malt, 
Paul Sayler owner of American Flatbread and Zero Gravity Brewing in Burlington Vermont 
Robb Todd owner of Allagash Brewery in Portland Maine
Gary Spedding owner of Brewing and Distilling Analytical Services
Dan DelGrande owner of Bison Brewing
Matt Brynldson brewmaster at Firestone Walker Brewing
Nick Funnel brewer at Great American Restaurants in Northern Virginia
Dave Logsdon owner of Wyeast
Garret Oliver brewmaster with Brooklyn Brewery
Brandon Greenwood brewmaster with Mike's
Dr Ian Ward VP of Brewers Supply Group
Scott Shirley brewer with Harpoon Brewery
Jamie Shrier lab manager with Harpoon Brewing
Julie Felske former lab manager with Magic Hat Brewing
Tom Geordt with Micromatic Draft Beer School
John Mallet plant manager with Bells Brewing
Greg Noonan owner of Vermont Pub and Brewery
Terri Fahrendorf
Paul Davis
Rob Todd of Allagash Brewing
David Sohigian
 

Back in June the February class of 2008 completed their final exam and their week of residence at Hoppy Brewing Company in Sacramento . In addition to learning about the brewing processes, filtering and QC lab work they enjoyed sensory evaluation sessions with a team of industry professionals providing instruction.

The current class began their studies in July 2008 and are working toward their final week in residence at  this November at Otter Creek Brewing in Middlebury VT. From aspiring professional brewers to potential brewery owners they are already an impressive group. 

What are they working toward? The first 22 weeks of the course are comprised of instruction in brewing science and engineering including the theory, science and technology of brewing processes that convert barley to beer. Special emphasis is placed on practical issues such as raw materials quality and assessment, practical wort production, yeast propagation and handling, and fermentation and finishing practices.

For those who enroll in the Craft Brewers Apprenticeship Program, the next five weeks consists of practical on-site training as a working brewer at a host brewery with a selected Guild approved mentor.  

HAPPY NEWS!
Congratulations are due once again to Darren Welch and his team from Pelican Pub and Brewery. Their dominance down under continues as they took home multiple medals from the Australian Beer Awards