brewing schools or training programs in NZ?

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Permalink Reply by Rhyno on April 30, 2011 at 2:03pm

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

 

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

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Permalink Reply by Andrew on April 30, 2011 at 5:30pm

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

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Permalink Reply by Duncan on April 30, 2011 at 7:11pm

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.

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Permalink Reply by yossarian22 on May 4, 2011 at 11:06am

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.

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Permalink Reply by Stu H on May 6, 2011 at 1:56pm

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

 

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

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Permalink Reply by yossarian22 on May 6, 2011 at 3:19pm

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?

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Permalink Reply by vince costanzo on May 10, 2011 at 9:52am

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.

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Permalink Reply by Pilgrim on May 10, 2011 at 7:10pm

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.

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Permalink Reply by vince costanzo on May 10, 2011 at 7:28pm

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

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Permalink Reply by Michael on May 10, 2011 at 4:01pm

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!

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