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Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

Unlock the secrets of home brewing in a friendly and informative environment at Bitter & Esters. Our hands-on intro classes provide the confidence, knowledge, and experience needed to become a skilled home brewer. Join us for a fantastic brewing experience and develop a deeper understanding of beer.

  • Beginner
  • 21 and older
  • $65
  • 700 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this beer brewing class:

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 format that focuses on a hands-on learning experience. Our teaching style is casual while also presenting a wealth of information. It is designed to provide our students the confidence, knowledge, and experience needed to become proficient home brewers and cultivated beer drinkers.

You will learn all the basics to get you up and running while brewing a batch of beer. You’ll learn about extract brewing, malts, grains, yeasts and how to avoid or troubleshoot the most common problems. All reference materials will be provided as well as a homebrew sample for tasting.

Q&A

Q: Is this class hands on? 

A: Yes, students brew a 5-gallon batch of beer in the class so they get to see the whole process. Students learn all about the ingredients in beer (and even get to taste some) and it is a very informative class. Unfortunately, beer takes roughly 2 weeks to ferment so students won't be able to take beer home.

Refund Policy

We don’t issue refunds, but if you need to reschedule your class for any reason, you have up to 13 business days in advance to do so.

If you find yourself missing the deadline, try asking around and see if a friend can take your spot. You’ll get the refund and fill a perfectly good spot. Everybody wins!

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Bitter & Esters (227)

(4.7-star rating across 227 reviews)
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Reviewed by Tony M. on 2/11/2024
    Really good starter course. Looking forward to getting started on my new hobby
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Reviewed by Tsao M. on 11/19/2023
    I really enjoyed learning about the different bitter scales and the process of beer making. Max the instructor kept the participants engaged with historical facts on beer and there was some hands on participation. There is much more to learn, though this is a great beginner class to make a first brew.
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Reviewed by Camlyn W. on 2/28/2023
    They are very patient and making sure you got it .
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Anonymous review on 1/29/2023
    Very knowledgeable instructor, who had a good presentation and helped answer many "extra curricular" questions (around the malting process, mead vs. beer, etc.). Nice store as well, so if you're sold on brewing beer yourself you can stock up on your way out. No pressure at all to make sales, though - just very authentic enthusiasm.
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Anonymous review on 9/25/2022
    The class was both pratical and informative. I learned a lot about the basics of home brewing beer and the instructor was definitely passionate and knowledgable about the subject. We got to taste a pint each of 2 different beers (An IPA and Saison) made in previously classes, and they tasted great. Make sure you have something in your stomach beforehand if you are a lightweight! This would be a great class to bring a date or partner to.
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Reviewed by Anna A. on 9/15/2022
    I bought this class as a gift for my husband, who is a huge beer lover, but had an unbelievably great time myself too. Lots of new knowledge, very positive vibe in a room, wonderful experience, and lots of beer to taste. We didn’t end up buying supplies and doing it at home, but it was a very enjoyable weekend activity which we were suggesting to friends afterward.
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Reviewed by Steven P. on 9/15/2022
    The course was super interesting and the instructor was great. We made our own brew and even tasted the previous class (brew) beer. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am interested in home brew.
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Reviewed by Genesis M. on 4/10/2022
    Just as funny as it was knowledgeable! We definitely enjoyed ourselves
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Reviewed by Gregory W. on 3/19/2022
    The class was great, the teachers were very informative and willing to answer questions even after the class was over. They even invited us to come back in a few weeks to try the beer and gave us their card to ask questions at any time. I will be going back to stock up on brewing supplies.
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Reviewed by Nicholas B. on 3/5/2022
    Educational, hands on, learned a lot abs drank beers. 5 stars is too low!
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Reviewed by Tim D. on 1/15/2022
    Really enjoyed the class and learned a load. Time went by really quickly.
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Reviewed by max f. on 1/15/2021
    Awesome. Teacher clearly loved the subject and took a lot of care with instruction. Thanks again (=
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Anonymous review on 1/11/2021
    Very well presented and thoughtful. The expertise of the brewmaster was contagious! Hope to be starting a new craft soon.
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Reviewed by Jesse S. on 12/4/2019
    Great class! Very informative and interactive. Well instructed and enjoyable, hands-on learning experience.
  • Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

    Reviewed by MARIA DEL MAR R. on 11/24/2019
    Funny and good teacher
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Students found the Home Brewing Essentials classes at Brewshop 101 to be educational, informative and entertaining. They acquired a deeper understanding of the brewing process and appreciated that the instructor was enthusiastic, authentic, and willing to answer all types of questions. Many found the experience fun and expressed interest in attending further classes, while others felt confident enough to start brewing their own beer. They also enjoyed the beer tasting segment of the classes and thought that the opportunity to sample different beers added to the practical understanding of the brewing process. The store and the supplies it offered was also deemed a valuable resource by the students. Quotes: 1. "The course was super interesting and the instructor was great. We made our own brew and even tasted the previous class (brew) beer. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am interested in home brewing." 2. "Lots of new knowledge, very positive vibe in a room, wonderful experience, and lots of beer to taste...It was a very enjoyable weekend activity which we were suggesting to friends afterward." 3. "It was a great class! John and Dave did an amazing job. I will totally be going back to Bitters and Esters for more classes."

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Question from Alexis G.
What materials are needed and how do we get them?
Answer from Katie K.
All materials are provided.
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Question from salim k.
Do we get to take the beer that we brewed home with us?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Salim! Unfortunately, beer takes roughly 2 weeks to ferment so students won't be able to take beer home. Thanks!
Answer from salim k.
That doesn't make much sense. Does it need to be fermented in certain conditions which would cause fermenting at home not to work? Does the brewery sell the students batches, why can't they be kept by the students?
Answer from Douglas A. Verified Educator
Salim, you can definitely brew/ferment beer at home (that's the point of the class!), it's just that we can't offer students the ability to take beer home with them as we are not a brewery, we're a homebrew supply shop and classroom space. We'll happily help you pick a batch of your own ingredients to brew with at home, after the class.
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