Beer - Brewing and Cellaring
Certificate of Achievement Fermentation · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
Award Description: This certificate focuses on the fundamentals of fermentation, sensory analysis, quality assurance, CIP (clean-in-place) techniques, and all aspects of beer production. Beer production includes brewing, cellaring and packaging.
Program Description: The Fermentation Program gives students a broad understanding of the various fermented beverage industries so students are more marketable, resulting in greater advancement in the workplace environment. The program focuses on all aspects of beer production, and includes studies of other fermented products. The program includes a beer production laboratory course.
Program Goals: Students who complete an award in the Fermentation Program will have a broad understanding of the various fermented beverage industries so they are more marketable, resulting in greater career opportunities within the industry.
Award Note: This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Beer - Brewing and Cellaring Program will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of business and the business environment, locally and globally, with an awareness of markets, finance and feasibility.
- Analyze business problems, including uses of technology, issues of sustainability, and ethics, while comparing costs and benefits.
- Communicate effectively in business with text and images utilizing traditional, digital, and developing media.
- Network with peers and mentors on campus and in local businesses.