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...

Spend your evening geeking out with some different brew methods! Siphon, V60, Chemex, Aeropress, French Press, and more. Metal, cloth, and paper filters galore! This class is meant to help you unwind after a long day and try something you love with friends, coworkers and/or other likeminded people. Note: Weeknight pricing: $40.00, Weekend pricing:...

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...

Tour & Taste: Domestic and Italian Brews with Pizza Alla Pala It’s no secret that locally brewed beer is on the rise, and in New York City, there’s certainly no shortage of it! What makes Eataly special is that, while we do offer an extensive selection of domestic brews, we are also home to a large collection of authentic Italian beers that...

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.

What better place to learn the art of home brewing and connect to Newark’s beer-making history than the “house that beer built”? The historic Ballantine House, a wing of the Newark Museum, was built in 1885 for Jeanette and John Holme Ballantine of the celebrated Newark beer-brewing family. Kendall Alverez Eskew, of The Thirsty Quaker, leads...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

There's more to blending tea than simply tossing herbs together. Nancy MacNamara—whose teas are a perennial favorite at NYBG's Farmers Market—will discuss the flavor profiles of various dried leaves, roots, barks, fruits, flowers, and berries, as well as how to combine these ingredients with a base of black, green, or herbal tea. You'll sample...

This program is in response to the overwhelming demand for more latte art instruction and practice. Latte art is the perfect place to start for nearly all beginners, especially anyone working to become a barista or startup their own coffee business. Latte art skills are becoming the most defining example of a barista’s capability and with a...