Mar 18, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC

BRW 101 - Culture of Craft Brewing


Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 33
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to sensory perception (taste & smell) as it relates to beer identification and quality, and considerations for food and beverage pairings. Topics include the history of brewing, craft vs. factory industrial models, alcohol & health, overview of the brewing process, ingredients used and beer styles. Includes industry tours and presentations from industry professionals.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Appraise beer taste and smell for identification, quality and food and beverage pairings.
  2. Describe the history of brewing.
  3. Describe the brewing process.
  4. Describe the brewing industry and differentiate craft and factory models.

Course Contents
  1. Beer taste and smell for identification, quality, and food and beverage pairings.
  2. History of brewing.
  3. Brewing process.
  4. Brewing industry.
  5. Craft and factory models.


Instructional Units: 3