{"id":1314,"date":"2026-08-10T06:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T13:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/profed.wsu.edu\/noncredit\/?p=1314"},"modified":"2026-08-12T05:57:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:57:18","slug":"brewing-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/profed.wsu.edu\/noncredit\/2026\/08\/10\/brewing-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Brewing Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Brewing Certificate is an online program that consists of 12 courses, and 2 brewing camps.<\/p>\n<p>Attendance at the two in-person \u2018brewing camps\u2019 is required for successful completion of the certificate. These camps are located in Yakima, WA and Spokane, WA. These camps are primarily experiential and industry-focused, centering around on-site tours and behind-the-scenes access to breweries and related operations. Participants view breweries, hop farms, malting facilities, and other production sites to gain practical, real-world insight into the industry. These weekends are highly praised by students for the valuable networking that occurs between instructors, students, and industry professionals.<\/p>\n<p>Schedule and dates subject to change with notification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hops Production, Quality Analysis, Types &amp; Uses<\/strong><br \/>\nSept 1 \u2013 Oct 15<\/p>\n<h2>Brewing Camp 1<\/h2>\n<p><strong>September<\/strong><br \/>\nAttendance at the two in-person \u2018brewing camps\u2019 is required for successful completion of the certificate. This camp is held in Yakima, Washington.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grain Handling, Malting, Malt Analysis and Their Effects in Brewing<\/strong><br \/>\nOct 16 \u2013 Nov 30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yeast and Fermentation Processes and Their Effects on Beer Quality<\/strong><br \/>\nDec 1 \u2013 Jan 15<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brewhouse Processes and the Control of Wort Quality<\/strong><br \/>\nJan 16 \u2013 Feb 28<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beer Finishing, Beer Sterilization, and Packaging Technology<\/strong><br \/>\nMarch 1 \u2013 April 15<\/p>\n<h2>Brewing Camp 2<\/h2>\n<p><strong>April<\/strong><br \/>\nAttendance at the two in-person \u2018brewing camps\u2019 is required for successful completion of the certificate. This camp is held in Spokane, Washington.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flow of Fluids in Pipes and Through Pumps in a Brewery Setting<\/strong><br \/>\nApril 16 \u2013 May 15<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heat Transfer and the Effects of Insulation and Fouling on Efficiency<\/strong><br \/>\nMay 16 \u2013 June 15<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theory and Practice of Carbonation, including Mixed Gas Technology<\/strong><br \/>\nJune 16 \u2013 June 30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theory and Practice of Refrigeration in the Brewery<\/strong><br \/>\nJuly 1 \u2013 July 15<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regulatory Steps (Opening and Operating a Brewery in Washington State)<\/strong><br \/>\nJuly 16 \u2013 July 31<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food Safety &amp; Compliance, OSHA<\/strong><br \/>\nAugust 1 \u2013 August 15<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleaning and Sanitation<\/strong><br \/>\nAug 16 \u2013 Aug 31<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $5,000 (can be paid in full or 2 installments)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Length:<\/strong> 12 months<\/p>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"520\">Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/wine.wsu.edu\/certificate-program\/brewing-certificate\/\">Brewing Certificate program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"520\">Interested in joining the waitlist? Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_1HUtd5O0StTsjwa\">Brewing Certificate registration form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Brewing Certificate is an online program that consists of 12 courses, and 2 brewing camps. Attendance at the two in-person \u2018brewing camps\u2019 is required for successful completion of the certificate. These camps are located in Yakima, WA and Spokane, WA. 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