Program Overview
College of Natural and Health Sciences
The Brewing Laboratory Science minor is designed for students who wish to obtain an understanding of beer brewing at the microbrewery or industrial scale or for those interested in a career in the beer brewing industry. Students will obtain broad exposure to the diversity of brewing science and focus on the application of theoretical knowledge to the analysis of beer and its components. Significant laboratory work in the minor provides a strong background in the American Society of Brewing Chemist methods of beer analysis.
Students must obtain a "C-" or better in all courses that count for the minor. A strong background in science (biology, chemistry, and physics) is recommended prior to taking courses in brewing science.
Students interested in an internship in brewing laboratory science should consult with the program advisor. Students who complete the Brewing Laboratory Science Courses BREW 370, BREW 470 and BREW 479 with a "B" or better (a "B-" is not sufficient) may apply to the program advisor for a Certificate in Brewing Laboratory Science instead of the minor.
In accordance with University Policies, coursework earned more than 10 years prior to the date of matriculation to UNC may not be used to satisfy any major or minor requirements. Any exception to this policy is at the discretion of the academic program.
Minor Requirements — 18 Credits
Required Courses – 11 hours
BREW 492: 2 credit hours of internship is required for the Brewing Laboratory Science Minor
Elective Courses – 7 hours
Note: Up to 7 credit hours of coursework can be shared between the declared major(s) and the Brewing Laboratory Science Minor electives.
Age Requirements
Students taking BREW 320, BREW 470, BREW 479 or BREW 492 are strongly recommended to be at least 21 years of age by the start date of the course. These courses may include beer sensory and/or beer production experiments that are required for the course. Contact the brewing program for additional information at brewing@unco.edu. All other BREW prefix courses not listed above do not include beer sensory or production experiments in their Curriculum. There are no age requirements for BREW 170, BREW 170L, BREW 370, BREW 471 or BREW 495