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.

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.

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.