BeerSchool

BeerLab's BeerSchool runs Beginner/Partial Mash and All-Grain brewing classes. All our classes are hands-on, with students making their very own batches of beer that they take home at the end of the session. We're passionate about making amazing beer and want to get the world brewing.

 

Classes

Beginner/Partial Mash

Designed specifically for first time brewers or those who want to venture beyond kit-brewing and start experimenting with speciality grains and hops. We start out with some theory and then move into the lab to begin brewing. Each team of students make their own batch of beer which they take home. In addition we'll teach you about bottling with a priming solution. Typical class duration is 4.5 - 5 hours.

Team Building / Parties

This class is a variation on the Partial Mash class with less focus on theory and more focus on fun. A tasting session of various beer styles are also included. We can also tailor the class to your specific needs. Catering can be provided.

All Grain

The grand-daddy of home-brew, All Grain brewing is an art and science. This 5 hour class is designed for students who have already made their own beer and want to move into all-grain brewing. We'd like you to have done one of our previous classes or have read (and understood) our All-Grain introduction document.

DIY

The DIY option is aimed at experienced homebrewers who simply need the equipment and space to brew their own beer. Our brewing experts are on hand to help with any problems but essentially you're flying solo. Students can either bring their own ingredients or order them beforehand on our website. The duration of this session is 5 hours. Maximum of three people per station.

Location

Our Lab is based at the very awesome Eleven Food Co-op in the very fancy Boulevard in Woodstock. The Lab has secure (free) underground parking and a nice Spar nearby to buy yourself some sustenance when the brewing just becomes too much.

Equipment

We have six stations, each designed for between 2 and 3 team members.

Each station has:

In additionally the students have access to a Walk-in fridge, washing up facilities, tea, coffee and a few craft beers to enjoy while brewing.

 

Teams

Making beer is a social experience. We'll make up teams of 2 or 3 on the day, but feel free to book with your friends upfront. We can rent you our mini-me fermenters (10 litres) so that everyone can go home with their own bubbling beer.

Prices

Our Beginner, Partial Mash and All-Grain classes cost R730 per person. The DIY sessions cost R450 per station (max 3 people). Please contact beerschool@beerlab.co.za for information on group discounts.

When

Our classes start at 9:30am on Saturdays. Contact beerschool@beerlab.co.za to book a session.

 

18 May                           All Grain

1 June                            Partial Mash/Beginner