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Master the art of brewing with a wide selection of classes in NYC. Learn the techniques and secrets behind creating your own delicious beer, kombucha, and more, and take your home brewing skills to the next level.

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Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials

Bitter & Esters @ 700 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

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.

(227) Beginner 21 and older

Brewshop 501: All-Grain Brewing

Bitter & Esters @ 700 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Take your home brewing skills to the next level with Bitter & Esters' advanced class on all-grain brewing. Dive deep into the mashing process, water chemistry, and troubleshooting techniques, and learn how to avoid a stuck lauter. Join us for an immersive experience in the world of all-grain brewing.

(227) Intermediate 21 and older
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Introduction to Homebrewing

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Homebrewing is fun to do, easy to learn and delicious to drink. Our three hour introductory class isn't just a lesson, we'll get hands on and brew a 5 gallon batch of beer using malt extract and steeping grains.  The class will cover steeping grain, boiling the wort, adding hops, fermenting the beer and the bottling process. We'll explain how each ingredient affects the final beer and answer any questions that come up along the way so that...

(252) Beginner 18 and older
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Homebrewing Workshop

The Brooklyn Kitchen @ 100 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY

It's NYC Beer Week, so there's no better time to learn the joys of homebrewing! From malt to yeast to pH, our resident homebrew expert, Dailey Crafton, will give you the know-how to create a delicious batch of beer at home. Plus, in honor of Beer Week, you'll taste through 6 popular beer styles, all brewed within the 5 boroughs. Menu: Light snacks to pair with the booze

(735) All levels 21 and older
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Beer and Brewing 101

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Conduit Beer Co.’s Beer and Brewing 101  Taught by seasoned homebrewer Dailey Crafton. Dailey will cover the basic beer brewing process through live demonstration and conduct a tasting and discussion of the makeup and flavor profiles of 6 popular beer styles.

(252) All levels 18 and older
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So Now You're a Beer Nerd: Advanced Beers

Top Hops Beer Shop @ 94 Orchard St, New York, NY

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.

(43) Advanced 21 and older
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Brewshop 101: Homebrewing Essentials For Women

Bitter & Esters @ 700 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This class is for the homebrewing novice and is designed to empower and build community among diverse beginner brewers, and is open to women, transgender, and non-binary folks. It is 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 practical brewing techniques....

(227) Beginner 21 and older
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Beer & Brewing 101

Levenaut Beer Co @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Beer & Brewing 101 is taught by seasoned homebrewer Dailey Crafton. Dailey will cover the basic beer brewing process through live demonstration and conduct a tasting and discussion of the makeup and flavor profiles of 6 popular beer styles. His compact, mobile brew setup makes it easy for him to travel to various locations across Westchester and New York City. Current Classes: Dailey collaborates with several restaurants, bars, and educational...

All levels 21 and older
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Yeast: Lecture & Tasting

Bitter & Esters @ Virtual Learning

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: Yeast Nutrition, growth and chemical pathways that effect home brewers. How to choose and maintain a happy culture in your home brew and how strain selection impacts beer flavor. Pitching rates, Propagation, starters, collection (top and bottom cropping) storage. We’ll...

(227) Advanced 21 and older
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Virtual Cafe – Japanese Drip Bag Coffee

RESOBOX @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

The history of coffee in Japan is very short, only about 100 years, compared to the United States and Europe. However, in that time it has developed its own unique culture which is now spreading overseas. The founder of Blue Bottle Coffee, James Freeman, was impressed when he saw the Japanese Hand-Drip method. In 2002, this technique was transplanted to California. Now known as “pour-over” in the United States, Japanese Hand-Drip is gaining...

(518) All levels 18 and older
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Beer Snobbery 101

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Want to learn how to go from beer slob to beer snob? Beer Snobbery 101 is a unique class taught by beer expert and comedian Mike Pomranz that mixes genuine beer education with a humorous look at how to fit in among America’s growing clique of craft beer snobs. From learning basic knowledge like the difference between lagers and ales, to more complicated techniques like how to justify questioning all of your friends’ beer choices, it won’t be...

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Hops: Lecture & Tasting

Bitter & Esters @ 700 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

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 – from spicy, citrusy, pine-like, earthy to floral.  Our course will comprehensively cover...

(227) Advanced 21 and older
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Craft Beer for Wine Lovers

NYC Wine Company

Hosted by Jordan Elpern-Waxman, a Certified Cicerone, former venture capitalist, and the founder of the Wharton Brewmasters Guild, the craft beer appreciation society for Wharton MBA students; and Beer Dreamer, a now defunct mail-order service for elegant gifts of craft beer and artisanal food. He resides in Brooklyn with his wife and two beer fridges, and is currently scheming up his next craft beer project. These days it's only a matter of time...

(341) All levels 21 and older
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High Gravity: Beers to Sip by the Fir

Top Hops Beer Shop

Skip the session beers, this class is all about the bigger, the bolder, the better. With colder months ahead, this is definitely the season to toe the edge on indulgence. We'll start from the history of these styles and continue on to their importance in the craft world today. This tasting will include High Gravity beers including the Double/Triple IPA, the Imperial Stout and Strong Ale.  This hour long class will showcase 4 unique beers,...

(43) All levels 21 and older
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Ballantine House Beer-Making Workshop

Newark Museum @ 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ

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 of Art, was built in 1885 for Jeanette and John Holme Ballantine of the celebrated Newark beer-brewing family. Kendall Alverez Eskew and Diana Arinovich, of The Thirsty Quaker, lead participants through the brewing and bottling process and a well-deserved...

All levels 21 and older
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Reviews for Brewing Classes in NYC

Brewing Classes in NYC are rated 4.6 stars based on 2,116 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • 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!

Discover the Best Brewing Classes in NYC

If you’re interested in creating great coffee, tea, beer, or kombucha, brewing classes may be a great investment for you. Brewing consists of choosing appropriate ingredients, preparing and mixing them properly, and serving the drink when it’s done. It’s a skill you can learn at home in your New York City apartment or through in-depth training. The best brewing classes in NYC teach you these skills with a hands-on and immersive learning experience.

Why You Should Learn Brewing in NYC

Learning about brewing can benefit you in two main ways. First, it can teach you a fun and productive new hobby with many uses. For example, you can brew delicious beers and give them to friends and family members as gifts. You can also save yourself money on beer, tea, and coffee purchases by brewing drinks more suited to your taste. 

Secondly, you can use brewing skills to make money in a few ways. For example, you can join NYC’s impressive coffee shop scene as a barista or even open a coffee shop to serve your community. If you already have a good job and don’t want to change it, you can brew beer, coffee, and tea and sell it online as a side hustle. In this way, you can earn extra money to make NYC life more affordable.

In-Person Brewing Classes & Schools in NYC

Learning brewing with an in-person professor can help you master this skill more effectively and ensure you understand each brewing step. Thankfully, New York City provides many high-quality classes and schools you can use to improve your abilities and become a better and more effective brewer. Each of these programs focus on different subjects.

For example, some classes provide training for beginner-level brewers, including people with no experience. These courses cover basic brewing steps, as well as taste-testing techniques, you can use to produce better drinks. More advanced programs help you prepare for a brewing career and expand your knowledge into more complex topics, like hops management.

Before choosing an in-person brewing class in NYC, it’s important to understand the class’s scope and length, as well as class size and cost. The following programs include some of the most popular and effective brewing training options in New York City. Read through each listing to decide which best fits your skills and interests. 

Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essentials 

Brewshop 101: Home Brewing Essential is a Bitters & Esters course that teaches you how to make beer at home. It includes an average class size of 12 and an age minimum of 21 for all attendees. People of all skill levels can attend, but the class is focused on beginners. During your training, you get hands-on support from a professor with years of brewing experience. 

Subjects covered include beer ingredients and brewing, taste testing, fermenting, and storing your beer. When you’re finished, you’ll have brewed a five-gallon batch of beer. You’ll handle each step yourself, including the initial brewing, storing, flavoring, and fermenting tracking processes. In this way, you get the knowledge needed to understand this complex process.

Brewshop 501: All-Grain Brewing 

Brewshop 501: All-Grain Brewing is an expansion of Bitter & Esters’ previous workshop and covers grain-focused topics. Taking place in Prospect Heights, this course accepts up to 12 people who are 21 years or older. It requires an immediate skill level, which you can gain by completing the previous Brewshop 101 course. 

During this class, you’ll learn about mashing, lautering, and sparing, as well as the chemical pathways these processes produce. You’ll also study water chemistry, malt diastatic power, and how to troubleshoot while you mash. These in-depth subjects ensure that you can handle more complex and challenging brewing steps and produce higher-quality results. 

Recipe Design: Theory & Practice 

Recipe Design: Theory & Practice is Bitter & Esters’ advanced brewing workshop, one that focuses on more complex brewing techniques. Therefore, it’s best to complete their previous courses before attending this 12-person class. Note that you must provide a COVID-19 vaccination card for every class by Bitter & Esters or you’ll be denied attendance. 

In this course, you’ll learn how to write new beer recipes and better understand beer-making ingredients. For example, you’ll learn about malts, hops, yeasts, and adjuncts and how they affect your beer quality. When you complete this program, you’ll understand how brewmasters produce delicious blends and can make them at home for yourself and friends.

Flower Tea & Chocolate Tasting Class

Flower Tea & Chocolate Tasting Class is a joint workshop produced by Raaka Chocolate and The Qi. Taking place in Red Hook, this six-person course teaches people of all skill levels how to brew delicious tea and pair them with chocolates. You’ll get in-depth help from a skilled professor that will improve your tea brewing skills and produce better results. 

In each class, you’ll learn how to brew three delicious teas and find the chocolates that pair the best with each. Other covered subjects include tea flavor profiles and how aroma and texture affect your chocolate pairings. Once you’re finished, you should feel comfortable holding tea socials and parties, including hosting fun events in your area.

Beer, Burgers & BBQ

Beer, Burgers & BBQ is a program by Dickson’s Farmstand Meats in Chelsea that focuses on finding beers that go well with barbecued meats. Joe and Lauren Grimm, owners of Grimm Artisanal Ales, provide samples of their delicious beers and teach you how to source ingredients to brew similar blends. All skill levels are welcome in this course, as is anyone over 18. 

During each class, you’ll receive delicious BBQ meats, burgers, fries, and other meats that pair well with beer. This informal approach gives this class a friendlier atmosphere, during which you’re likely to make at least a few new brewing buddies. While not the most in-depth brewing course in NYC, it’s a fun alternative to more serious classes.

Home Brewing 

Home Brewing is a Cafe Grumpy course that teaches you how to produce high-quality, personalized coffee blends at home. You’ll learn multiple subjects, including grinding beans properly and using pour-over brewers. Other subjects include coffee extraction and bean storage taught by a hands-on professor who will immerse you in this unique and beneficial skill. 

This class also covers how to select brewing appliances for your home, including espresso and cappuccino machines. You’ll learn what each machine does and how to use them effectively. After finishing, you can use these skills at home to produce delicious coffee blends or transition to a brewing career in a coffee shop or restaurant.

Cooking With Beer

Cooking With Beer is a course hosted by Taste Bud Kitchens in Chelsea. It teaches you how to use beer to improve your food, including basting your meats with your favorite brews. This program typically hosts about 20 people of all skill levels with a minimum age of 21. Beyond that restriction, anyone is welcome to attend. 

During this course, you’ll learn how to use delicious homemade brews to produce chicken, macaroni and cheese, and salad meals, as well as beer-infused cupcakes. While you’ll eat these foods in the class, you also take home a recipe card for each so you can make them later. In this way, you can produce them later for friends and family members.

Virtual Brewing Classes & Schools

If in-person classes don’t appeal to you, virtual courses are available for your training needs. These programs include live-in person professors who will walk you through each brewing step. Even better, you can learn all these skills from home without having to brave NYC’s rowdy streets. Furthermore, you can usually find far more classes online than in-person.

That said, virtual classes have downsides. For example, you must provide your own materials and equipment, including brewing ingredients and machines. You’ll also get less hands-on time with your professor because you might not even be in the same state as them. That said, online courses often cost less than in-person sessions, which makes them a great budget option.

The best online brewing classes work well for busy people in NYC who don’t have time for in-person learning. Thankfully, you can choose from many options that make mastering brewing easier. While online video lessons on sites like YouTube may help you touch up your skills, the following professional classes will improve your brewing even more. 

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea teaches you all about British tea making, including how to brew different varieties properly. You’ll also learn about tea history, including where it originated, how serving etiquette began, and the best ways of serving tea to your friends and family. 

Furthermore, this class covers scone baking, including preparing the dough and mixing it properly with jam and other ingredients. Class size is about 15 and they welcome people of all levels, even children as young as six if they’re accompanied by a parent.

Chai Making 

Chai Making is a Food Craft class that covers authentic chai brewing techniques in a small, 10-person setting. You must be 18 or older to attend and have a computer with high-speed internet that can handle high-definition videos. 

Covered subjects include chai spices and their health benefits, as well as proper brewing and mixing techniques. Each course comes with a brewing kit that includes all the ingredients you’ll need to start. When you’re done, you’ll know how to make chai tea from scratch.

Cocktail & Mocktail 

Cocktail & Mocktail covers brewing methods for alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. With a class size of about 10, you’ll get a lot of personalized attention during each session. Covered subjects include cocktail ingredients and the preparation steps for three delicious drinks. 

You’ll also learn the best measuring and serving techniques for each drink you make. Note that you’ll receive a brewing kit in the mail before the program begins. While this does increase the class’ price, it ensures you have what you need to begin learning brewing.

Private Group Brewing Classes in NYC

The best brewing classes for private groups in NYC provide many unique benefits. For example, you can book them for family reunions and teach your loved ones how to brew beer, coffee, tea, or kombucha. Or you can use them as a team-building opportunity for your employees. Thankfully, CourseHorse has plenty of private brewing programs for you to consider. 

For example, Virtual Coffee Tasting allows up to 500 people to learn how to brew coffee and other subjects like the differences between coffee beans and how to choose them based on taste. Virtual Belgian Beer Tasting covers the flavors and textures of multiple beers, which helps up to 500 people learn about subjects like the differences between pale and dark ales.

Booking with CourseHorse provides many advantages. First, their platform is encoded for extra security, making your financial transactions safe. Secondly, all classes and organizers are carefully vetted to ensure they provide a high-quality experience. Even better, CourseHorse never charges a booking fee and lets you change class size up to the day of the event. 

If you don’t see a class that appeals to you on CourseHorse’s platform, contact them to ask about any upcoming courses. They can also set up a lesson for your group, including more in-depth and hands-on beer-brewing experiences. Before working with CourseHorse, let them know your team’s computer platforms for online courses so they can adjust accordingly. 

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