Classes

Whether you are a beginner or advanced brewer, you can find informative and fun homebrew classes at Bitter & Esters. We cover every aspect of homebrewing beer, from generalist extract courses to more advanced level all-grain brewing and Recipe Design. Check out our calendar of upcoming classes and events to sign up!

Brewshop 101: Homebrewing Essentials ($65) - Beginner

This class is designed for the homebrewing novice. We teach in a concentrated 2 to 3 hour workshop format that focuses on a hands-on learning experience. 

Brewshop 501: All-Grain Brewing ($75) - Intermediate

This is an advanced class for the intermediate or experienced extract brewer. We’ll take an in depth look at the mashing process and different styles of mashing/lautering & sparging along with the enzymatic and chemical pathways involved.

Recipe Design: Theory & Practice ($75) - Advanced

Writing beer recipes can be daunting, especially for new brewers. In this class, students will learn the basics of writing a beer recipe. We cover everything from the first steps of dreaming up its delicious flavors all the way through to a practical workshop using some free online recipe calculation tools.