The Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) has launched a self-assessed and on-demand technical course on no- and low-alcohol beer production.
The course meets the IBD’s strategic objective to grow its educational offering to reflect changes in the industry. It is aimed at those working in breweries of all sizes who want to produce excellent no- and low-alcohol products safely, at minimum cost, and in compliance with regulations.
Learners are guided through the brewing process from raw materials to packaging, and provided with the knowledge required to be an accomplished no- and low-alcohol beer producer. The course provides everything you need to know and some things you probably didn’t realise you needed to know, says the IBD.
The course includes a downloadable PDF with technical information such as:
- The legal classifications of low- and non-alcoholic beers
- Nutritional information
- Mashing profiles and yeast types
- The main flavour compounds to control
- Key calculations for processing, dilution and flavouring
- A summary of the options for dealcoholisation
- Key hurdles to microbiological contamination
This course has been developed in collaboration with leading brewers, brewing consultants, yeast suppliers, and manufacturers of dealcoholisation equipment. It provides the same technical excellence found in all IBD qualifications, with the benefit of not needing to sit a formal exam.
The course features text, videos, animations, quizzes, and games to help enhance learning. At the end of the course, learners receive a certificate of completion. To find out more, click here.
“Launching our no- and low-alcohol beer production course is a strategic and complementary addition to our growing portfolio of qualifications and courses,” said IBD chief executive Tom Shelston.
“It will become an important part of the IBD’s growing educational offering, which continues to reflect how the drinks industry is evolving to meet shifting market needs.”
Stuart Howe, technical and development manager, added: “This is the first course ever that provides in-depth scientific and technical information about no- and low-alcohol beer production. It is written in collaboration with experts in the field and with the rigour and accuracy that you expect from the IBD.
“If you are serious about realising the potential of your brewery to make the most of the growth of no- and low-alcohol beer, you should sign up to take this course.”