Whether you're a hobbyist or an aspiring pro, Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) Recipe Design for Beer Enthusiasts course is the perfect way to unlock the secrets behind crafting unique and flavorful brews!
Join KPU Brewing instructor Alek Egi, who’s also an award-winning brewer and sensory expert, to level up your recipe skills in this online, 6-module course designed for folks with some homebrew or brewing experience and/or a basic understanding of brewing.
Alek Egi | B.Eng. (Belgrade), M.Sc. (Dalhousie)
Alek is an award-winning brewer, malting expert, and professional beer judge with a passion for the science and artistry of beer. With a background in engineering and science, he brings a detail-driven approach to brewing, always focused on how every step in the process can impact the final product. As an instructor for Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) Brewing and Brewery Operations Diploma, Alek is dedicated to sharing his expertise, helping students grasp the intricacies of brewing and sensory analysis. He believes in the power of creativity and innovation in the brewing process, and thrives on meeting the high standards set by the ever-evolving craft beer industry. Whether crafting beers or judging competitions, Alek’s pursuit of the next "majestic pint" is fueled by his love for both the technical and creative aspects of beer.
Alek is a member of the MBAA (Master Brewers Association of the Americas), the ASBC (American Society of Brewing Chemists), and has served as a judge for various beer competitions. He has also written academic articles about brewing and malting for the Journal of the ASBC and previously served on their Editorial Board, as well as having written for the MBAA Technical Quarterly, and given lectures at the BMBRI Triennial Barley Meeting in and the MBAC Ontario Technical Conference
What You Will Learn
• Understanding product specifications and calculating batch volume
• Selecting grains and malts, determining grain weight, and performing mash calculations
• Calculating total water requirements, including mash and sparge volumes, and making necessary calcium (CA) additions
• Determining strike water temperature, selecting hops, and predicting IBU (International Bitterness Units)
• Yeast management: propagation, packaged yeast, yeast slurry handling, and related calculations
• Calculating alcohol content, CO2 levels, and color; mastering natural and forced carbonation, priming wort carbonation, and refining your final recipe
Why Take This Course:
• Gain hands-on, practical skills and experience in recipe formulation.
• Learn from an expert brewer with years of experience.
• Take your homebrewing and recipe skills to the next level!
Course Format
Course Structure:
• Watch the recorded video lessons at your own pace. Suggested is one per week.
• Read/complete independent learning sections in each module.
• Successfully complete the self-quizzes for each module.