The Brewing Foundation Course introduces students to the different methods of brewing coffee. Students will receive theoretical and practical hands-on instruction for a range of devices including automatic and manual gravity brewers, as well as other commonly used brew devices. Students will also explore how to produce a tasty brew based on an understanding of the essential elements of brewing and an analysis of their brews.
Specifically in this course we will cover:
- Basic Coffee Knowledge:
- The Origins of Coffee
- Sensory Impact of Species and Variety
- The Impact of Freshness on Quality
- Brewing Methods and Equipment:
- Brewing Methods
- Brewing Devices
- Grinders
- Brewing Guidelines:
- 7 Essential Elements of Brewing
- Coffee to Water Ratio
- Grind Setting
- Brewing Time
- Brew Temperature
- Brew Turbulance
- Water Quality
- Filter Media
- Hot Brewed Coffee Hold Time
- Brewing Process
- Brew Analysis
- Describing the Brew
- Balanced Brew
- Optimum Extraction
- Optimum Concentration
- The Brew Control Chart
- Cleaning and Maintenance
This course can be taken on it’s own or paired with Brewing Intermediate for a Discount on the Pair!
Cancellation Policy:
If you are unable to attend this class after signing up, you will receive a full refund only if we are able to fill your spot.
Brewing – Foundation Level – SCA Course
When:
May 21 @ 9:00 am — 4:00 pm
The Brewing Foundation Course introduces students to the different methods of brewing coffee. Students will receive theoretical and practical hands-on instruction for a range of devices including automatic and manual gravity brewers, as well as other commonly used brew devices. Students will also explore how to produce a tasty brew based on an understanding of the essential elements of brewing and an analysis of their brews.
Specifically in this course we will cover:
- Basic Coffee Knowledge:
- The Origins of Coffee
- Sensory Impact of Species and Variety
- The Impact of Freshness on Quality
- Brewing Methods and Equipment:
- Brewing Methods
- Brewing Devices
- Grinders
- Brewing Guidelines:
- 7 Essential Elements of Brewing
- Coffee to Water Ratio
- Grind Setting
- Brewing Time
- Brew Temperature
- Brew Turbulance
- Water Quality
- Filter Media
- Hot Brewed Coffee Hold Time
- Brewing Process
- Brew Analysis
- Describing the Brew
- Balanced Brew
- Optimum Extraction
- Optimum Concentration
- The Brew Control Chart
- Cleaning and Maintenance
This course can be taken on it’s own or paired with Brewing Intermediate for a Discount on the Pair!
Cancellation Policy:
If you are unable to attend this class after signing up, you will receive a full refund only if we are able to fill your spot.
Instructor: Zoey Thorson
Coffee Pro/Veteran Educator. Over 10+ years of teaching a wide variety of coffee disciplines to a diverse student base around the world. Q-Grader and SCA Authorized Specialty Trainer. In 2019 Zoey became the Director of Education for The Lab by Royal NY. Zoey is friendly, approachable and informative with a vast knowledge base...come take a class at The Lab and see for yourself.
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