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Brewing and Fermentation Science

Gain mastery of fermentation for beverage production

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The 24-unit Brewing and Fermentation Science certificate program equips you with the skills required for careers in brewpubs, taprooms, craft breweries, and brewery laboratory and quality assurance work. The certificate also readies you for further education in fermentation or food science.

Brewing and Fermentation Science certificate

Learn about certificate details and course requirements

With the support of alumni, friends, and industry partners, NAU offers a diverse array of experiences in brewing and fermentation. Our courses cover everything from the science of the microbiome to the intricacies of cost, production, and service. These programs not only open the fascinating world of brewing to NAU students, but also engage the Flagstaff community, providing a comprehensive education in the art and science of brewing.

Continuing Education program

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NAU has offered a suite of courses in brewing science through our Continuing Education program since 2020. These courses are taught semi-annually, are open to the public, and provide a range of introductory to specialized information. All courses are taught by NAU faculty in collaboration with industry experts. Micro-credentials are also offered for those seeking career progression opportunities in the craft beer industry.

Check out the course catalog to review upcoming course offerings. Courses may include:

  • Intro to Brewing Science
  • Introduction to Brewing Quality (micro-credential in Brewing Quality)
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ASH and Brewers Guild scholarships

With generous support from the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild and the Arizona Society of Homebrewers (ASH), NAU offers an annual scholarship (awarded on a competitive basis) to students participating in the brewing curriculum on campus.

The ASH and AZ Craft Brewers Foundation Scholarship shall be used to financially support students, subject to the following criteria. Scholarship applicants must:

  • be enrolled in the NAU brewing courses and future academic programs offered at NAU
  • have a strong interest in pursuing a career in the brewing industry in roles such as brewer, brewery lab technician, or brewery operations manager, as shown through a personal statement
  • be an Arizona resident
  • have a GPA of 3.0 or greater (4.0 = A)

Students may reapply for this scholarship annually if they continue to meet all criteria. Scholarship recipients shall be selected by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Scholarship Committee.