Homebrewing 201

Whether you're still on your first few batches of beer or have been homebrewing for a while, this course goes beyond the recipe sheet to focus on techniques and tips that will improve the quality of your homemade beer. It's never too late to make better beer!

  • After completing this course, you'll better understand the importance of fermentation temperature (and how to control it), as well as yeast health and batch boil size. You'll also know how to make yeast starters to jumpstart fermentation.

  • The video course is completely on demand, allowing you to complete it on your schedule and review/revisit lessons as needed.

  • High-quality video production and knowledgeable host provides an in-depth look at processes and equipment.

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Chapter 01 - Course Introduction & Overview

  • 02

    Chapter 02 - Control Fermentation Temperature

    • Lesson 01: Fermentation Impact on Beer Flavor

    • Lesson 02: Temperature Impact on Yeast Performance

    • Lesson 03: Understanding Optimal Fermentation Temperature

    • Lesson 04: Methods for Controlling Fermentation Temperature

    • QUIZ #1: Fermentation Temperature Control

  • 03

    Chapter 03 - Pitch More Yeast

    • Lesson 01: Yeast Overview

    • Lesson 02: Ideal Pitch Rate for Homebrew

    • Lesson 03: Overpitching and Underpitching Yeast

    • Lesson 04: Option #1 - Buy & Pitch More Yeast

    • Lesson 05: Option #2 - Make a Yeast Starter

    • Quiz #2: Pitch More Yeast

  • 04

    Chapter 04 - Oxygenation

    • Lesson 01: Oxygenation Overview

    • Lesson 02: When to Add Oxygen to Wort

    • Lesson 03: Methods for Adding Oxygen to Wort

    • Lesson 04: Oxygenation Recap

    • Quiz #3: Oxygenation

  • 05

    Chapter 05 - Increase Boil Volume

    • Lesson 01: Boil Volume Overview

    • Lesson 02: Benefits of a Full Volume Boil

    • Lesson 03: New Equipment - Kettle & Burner

  • 06

    Chapter 06 - Actively Chill Wort

    • Lesson 01: Wort Chilling Overview

    • Lesson 02: Benefits of Quickly Chilling Your Wort

    • Lesson 03: Wort Chilling Methods & Equipment

  • 07

    Chapter 07 - Parting Words & Course Evaluation

    • Lesson 01: Final Thoughts, Thanks, and Course Evaluation

    • Homebrewing 201: Course Evaluation Survey

Brewer Reviews

Aaron Warren

5 star rating

“I am new to brewing. So I will be going over and over the video as I build up my experience and knowledge. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to grow their knowledge. ”

“I am new to brewing. So I will be going over and over the video as I build up my experience and knowledge. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to grow their knowledge. ”

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Bryan Baker

5 star rating

“There are some key points covered in this course that were not apparent if just following steps in recipe kit. Worth the time for sure!”

“There are some key points covered in this course that were not apparent if just following steps in recipe kit. Worth the time for sure!”

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gregory massaro

5 star rating

“i have been brewing for quite a few years and i found this course very helpful”

“i have been brewing for quite a few years and i found this course very helpful”

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