Brewing Classes in NYC, New York

Our intro classes are designed for the absolute novice brewer. They are a fantastic experience for anyone looking to develop a deeper understanding of beer, its ingredients, and the process by which it’s made in a friendly and savvy environment. We teach in a concentrated 2 to 3 hour workshop format that focuses on a hands-on learning experience....

This advanced course and accompanying tasting will engross you in the wonderfully complex world of hops which are the delicate, cone-like flower giving many of your favorite brews their delicious and complex aromas and flavors. Hops are wonderfully diverse and are used for multiple purposes. Each variety imparts a uniquely different scent and flavor...

Are you ready to step into all-grain brewing but not sure where to start? This is an advanced class for the intermediate or experienced extract brewer. We’ll take an in depth look at the mashing process and different styles of mashing/lautering & sparging along with the enzymatic and chemical pathways involved. Additionally, we’ll cover water...

Brewers make wort. Yeast make beer. Our yeast class and accompanying tasting will delve deeply into the world of everyone’s favorite microorganism. The yeast lecture will cover: A history of yeast as it pertains to brewing and home brewers. Yeast Nutrition, growth and chemical pathways that effect home brewers. How to choose and maintain a happy...

You know your lagers from your ales, your bocks from your porters. But what about sours? Smoked beers? What the heck is a gueuze? And what IS the difference between a porter and a stout? In this class we tackle some more advanced styles and dig deeper in to the brewing techniques that get us there.

Writing beer recipes can be daunting, especially for new brewers.  From malts and hops to yeast and adjuncts, every decision can effect the final flavor of the brew. In this class, students will learn the basics of writing a beer recipe.  We cover everything from the first steps of dreaming up its delicious flavors all the way through to...

Our One-Day Coffee Workshop is an ideal class for students who love brewing coffee at home and are looking to take their skills to the next level, or for those just getting into coffee and want to learn more! Students will learn about the origins of coffee, the journey it takes from the farm to our homes and cafes, and how to extract the best flavors...

Interested in tasting a variety of coffees using the industry’s standard method for evaluation? This 1.5 hour class teaches students the valuable and crucial skill used by all coffee professionals throughout the supply chain. Cupping is a methodical process used to evaluate different coffees side by side used by green buyers to choose which...

Kombucha is a symbiotic culture of yeast and bacteria. Kombucha was predominately a homemade drink until it began being sold commercially in the 1990’s. Kombucha has many different names, in every language kombucha means “tea fungus” or “tea mushroom”. In this workshop we will cover history, biology, uses, and brewing techniques. Each student...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between an Ale and a Lager? How about a Dry Stout or a Foreign Stout? What is beer actually made from?  Wonder no more as we run through the basics of beer and introduce you to the major beer styles. We'll discuss everything from the American Adjunct Lager to the Imperial Stout in this...

The beer world is hard to navigate at the start. Why not take a world tour that includes multiple regions and their hallmark beer styles. Build a foundation for further beer drinking by understanding the basics of each region.  Get excited to learn how to identify each brewing tradition while traveling through 5 or more continents. Try everything...

Learn to see, smell and taste beer critically while taking qualitative notes.  Discover the origin of the color, aroma and flavors that make beer.  Beer evaluation will open doors to heightened senses and enjoyment of your drinking experience.   This course covers proper beer tasting technique, helpful and descriptive vocabulary,...

Join our Brunch Event Dining Series! *Please note, this is a seated Brunch dining service event and not a baking class.* Chef's selected brunch favs all made in-house and served by our Resident Pastry Chef & Head Instructor. All items served family style. Menu subject to change and may include: Waffle Crepes Frittata Bread Pudding Yogurt Parfait...

Take a journey into the world of hops. We will explore what varieties of hops taste like from all regions of the world from noble European hops to the new popular American varieties. We will look at the influences new hops have had on emerging styles of IPA’s and sample beer made with those hops. We will also take a look at how modern brewing techniques...

Not just for imbibing, craft beer has become a key ingredient used to elevate dishes from high end restaurants to low brow bar staples. Learn how to maxmize flavor with the nuanced notes in some of our favorite local brews, from savory to sweet preparations (with plenty of options to wash it all down with!) Menu Lager pickles Beer can chicken...