IBD Diploma in Brewing Preparation Courses Offered by

IBD Diploma in Brewing Preparation Courses Offered by MBAA 1

What is the Institute of Brewing and Distilling Diploma Brewing Certification? • Composed of three modules – Raw Material through Brewhouse – Fermentation to finished beer tank – Packaging and Engineering • Each area is a practical review that can be used in any size brewery • A person who has the Diploma Brewer Certification will have a toolbox that will ensure success in problem solving and brewing the highest quality beers • A company that employs a Diploma brewer will be assured that the brewer has the skills needed to excel in that role 2

What is the Diploma Brewing Certification? (Cont. ) • Each module can be reviewed with self study or to ensure success and mastery of the subject material, the preparatory course offered by MBAA can be attended. • Each section has an exam that provides a tested outcome so the Diploma Brewing Candidate can prove their proficiency. • The Diploma exam is the second step in the path to the IBD Master Brewer Certification. – General Certificate in Brewing – Diploma Brewer • General Certificate not required – Master Brewer • Diploma Brewer Required

Why Attend the MBAA’s Offering? • Excellent course materials that will help ensure the best result in the exam and more importantly strengthen the attendees’ skills – Time and effort required for the student to reach the same skill level is less than just self study • Experienced instructors who can share both knowledge and years of experience that cannot be captured in textbooks • Meet fellow brewers who are on the some quest and share ideas and concepts • Focused learning environment that allows attendees to concentrate on the materials without the distraction of day-to-day duties

MBAA’s Next Offering • IBD Exam Review Course - Diploma in Brewing Module 3 – Learn all facets of brewing engineering including packaging – All materials and instruction needed to prepare for the Diploma Brewer Three Certification – 2013 Course dates: March 12– 16, 18– 21 in Saint Paul, Minnesota 5

2013 Course Content • Principles of Heat Transfer • Packaging Quality Control & Assurance • Refrigeration • Keg & Cask • Materials of Construction • Manufacture and Keg Racking • Process Gases • Beer Preparation & Sterile Filtration • Fluid Flow • Packaging Line Design • Heat Transfer • Line Performance • Valves & Pumps • Labeling • Properties of Steam • Pasteurization • Bottling and Canning • Packaging Machinery and Bottle Washing 6