brewing schools or training programs in NZ?

[yossarian22]

Hi,

 

I was curious about the options for someone who wanted to pursue formal training for brewing here in NZ. Are there any specialized schools or programs? Obviously there are numerous international options, but I haven't seen too many options here. Just curious if anyone had any leads regarding this kind of thing.

 

Cheers

[Rhyno]

http://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/forum/topics/short-brewing-courses-...

 

Have alook at that post, not sure when the courses are though.

[Andrew]

http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/departments/institute-food-...

[Duncan]

I did this course last year and I recommend it.  Dr Peter Aldred and Dr Frank Vriesekoop (the two instructors from Ballarat University) are extremely knowledgable, engaging and great guys.  The lectures are pretty technical, with lots of biochemistry etc so be prepared to be bombarded with information from day 1.  It's pretty intensive too with lectures for up to 9 hours a day.  The sensory evaluation sessions were good and encompassed quite a few styles (and faults), and the outings to the maltery and breweries were a good time too.

 

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about it.

[yossarian22]

Excellent, thanks for the recommendation. A friend and I grabbed the last 2 spots. A little pricey, but seems to cover the kind of experience I'm looking for. Cheers all.

[Stu H]

Wow that looks awesome! So there are no more spots left? Gutted!

 

Sweet username btw, Catch 22 is my all time favourite book.

[yossarian22]

Yes, it looks a really great program. And unfortunately, no, there are no more spots. There were actually only 16 spots originally and when I emailed they had 15 filled. They kindly asked the instructors if they could manage 1 additional so my friend could join and they gave in. Apparently it will not run again until November 2012 unfortunately. Maybe you can get in touch and get put on a priority list for next year?

[vince costanzo]

there is a new course running this year (2011) end of October for a 5 days. It is as technical as the Un i course without the high cost. It will be run out of Hallertau Brewery in Auckland and you get to brew alongside the brewer in the brewery.

See www.costanzobrewing.com/home-brewing-courses

PS Vince is a qualified brewer and scientist.

[Pilgrim]

Hi Vince,

I'm very interested in this course and I've registered for your newsletter. Any idea when enrollments will be open for this course?

Cheers.

[vince costanzo]

I hope to have the link up and running tonight so you can enrol then. Thanks for your intrest.

[Michael]

Stopped by Hashigo Zake today, and had a Hud Da Wa. Then Stu came in, and we shared a His Majesty. Both of these were lovely, but I adored the His Majesty. What a great beer!

I bought a Emersons JP to go, and have not opened this. I will give it a taste tomorrow.

A good chat, and a good noon time beer!