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WBA Concise Course in Brewing Technology

The WBA Concise Course in Brewing Technology will provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the brewing process, the dynamics of brewery operations, and issues affecting the industry. Within the span of this course, students will gain a level of knowledge that will benefit them in any area of responsibility in the brewery, covering every topic critical to successful brewery operations, no matter what size.

WBA Advanced Brewing Theory Program

The WBA Advanced Brewing Theory Program (ABT) gives students a complete understanding of the technical issues encountered in professional brewing, no matter the size or scale, craft or large production brewery. The program materials address critical topics in brewing technology, offering students the knowledge on how to improve their products, processes and profits.

WBA Master Brewer Program

Our premier flagship twin-campus WBA Master Brewer program will prepare students in advancing their technical brewing knowledge and practical skills with a mixture of classroom theory and interactive hands-on brewing and lab sessions. With just 6 months of full-time study split between Chicago and Munich and conducted entirely in English, students receive what is truly an international educational brewing experience unlike any other programs offered elsewhere. ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR ONLY 2025 PROGRAM.

Essential Quality Control course

Achieve the highest levels of consistency and quality for your products by acquiring fundamental quality control knowledge with the Essential Quality Control course. New for early 2025! Conducted at the facilities of White Labs in beautiful San Diego, California.

Start Your Own Brewery course

Take a big step towards opening the brewery of your dreams, and learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls with the Start Your Own Brewery course.

WBA Executive Overview of the Brewing Process course

Learn the intricacies and peculiarities of professional brewing operations with the WBA Executive Overview of the Brewing Process course, from the comfort of your home, at your own pace.

WBA Concise Course in Brewing Technology

The WBA Concise Course in Brewing Technology will provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the brewing process, the dynamics of brewery operations, and issues affecting the industry. Within the span of this course, students will gain a level of knowledge that will benefit them in any area of responsibility in the brewery, covering every topic critical to successful brewery operations, no matter what size.

WBA Fundamentals of Brewing Technology

The 5-weeks of online access for the web-based WBA Fundamentals of Brewing Technology Course will provide students with the primary foundations of the brewing process at an intermediate level. Within a very short timeframe, students will gain a level of brewing knowledge that will benefit them immediately.

Blended WBA Master Brewer Program option

Our advanced level brewing programs can be completed on a module-by-module basis through a mix of campus and online participation.

WBA Raw Materials and Wort Production Module (Module 1)

The Raw Materials and Wort Production module provides training in the technology and science of wort creation, giving students a complete understanding of the effects of products and processes on this area of the brewing cycle.

WBA Advanced Applied Brewing Techniques Module (Module 7)

Get advanced-level practical skills in every key area of commercial brewing operations with the WBA Advanced Applied Brewing Techniques module. This English-language 8-week portion of the WBA Master Brewer program takes students through over 300 hours of advanced brewing theory and hands-on activities in the production and lab facilities of Doemens Academy in Munich.

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WBA Specialized Lectures

The uniqueness of the WBA Specialized Lectures make them perfect for those looking to increase their knowledge in a particular area, or business owners wanting to provide education to their workforce.

Yeast Characteristics for Brewing Yeast and Cellars

This lecture dives further into the genetic background of brewing yeasts. What are the specific characteristic...

Barley - The Science of Seed Germination Malting and Raw Materials

Following the first barley lecture where we establish an understanding of the basics regarding barley origin a...

Brewhouse Cleaning and Sanitation Brewhouse

Are you a brewer? Sorry to disappoint you, but you are in reality a "glorified janitor". Yes indeed, get used...

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Brewing Products and Services

Brewing Products

Siebel offers a wide range of products for brewers, from sensory kits to books and other material.

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Yeast Genetic Services

Our genetic services can give you critical information about your yeast, improving your understanding of its characteristics, performance and purity.

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Pilot Brewing Services

The Siebel Institute offers a pilot brewing service that allows us to conduct a complete range of tests for any level of brewing operation.

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Discover Siebel

Discover Siebel

Throughout the last 150 years, the Siebel Institute of Technology has attracted an extensive global following. Our alumni span more than 60 countries and are found in almost every major brewery on earth. Our on-campus classes include a mix of participants from breweries of all sizes who hail from locations all over the world, enhancing our student’s learning experience by exposing them to differences in culture, equipment, methods and beer styles.

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International Students

Students from all around the world come follow Siebel and World Brewing Academy programs and courses. Join us and be part of this global community!

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Faculty

The Siebel Institute of Technology faculty is comprised of professional brewers and educators, and is one the largest in the Brewing Education community.

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World Brewing Academy

The World Brewing Academy (WBA) is a joint educational program established in by the Siebel Institute of Technology, and the Doemens Academy.

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