Course outline
“Micro Malting in Practice” is an 8-days hands-on course providing up-to-date knowledge in the field of malting. It covers the basics of malting technology in theory and practice. The lectures will cover topics such as malting barley and other relevant cereals (botanics, quality, varieties, enzymes a.o.), malting technology (steeping, germination, kilning, special aspects of small-scale malting, equipment) and practical laboratory work (barley and malt analysis, interpretation and assessment of different quality parameters).
In addition, the participants will conduct and accompany a complete malting batch in our pilot malting plant.
The language is English. You can expect an intensive training with maximum benefit.
The following topics will be covered:
- Practical malting at the VLB pilot malting plant
- Barley and other brewing cereals
World barley trade / growth regions
Botanics
Chemical composition / chemistry of sugars,
proteins, glucans and other main components
Evaluation of quality
Malting barley varieties / breeding
Pests and diseases / mycotoxins
Enzymes - Malting technology
Storage of barley and malt
Steeping technology
Germination technology
Kilning technology
Production of different malt types
Production of special malts
Influence of malt house equipment on malt quality / classical and modern malting systems
Small scale malting and malting systems
Characteristics and chemical composition of cereals used in brewing
Equipment for micro maltings - Practical laboratory work
Barley analysis
Malt specifications and malt analysis
Assessment of quality parameters
Who should attend
The course addresses persons who have a professional interest in craft brewing and malting. We strongly recommend some basic experience and knowledge in beer brewing.
Location
The lectures will be held at the VLB Berlin. Our institute is located in the heart of Berlin – the German capital. In addition to our training programme, Berlin is also a top-destination for sight-seeing and extra-curricular activities.
Foyer / Entry hall
Attendance Fee & Accommodation
The fee for this 8-days course is € 2150 plus German VAT, including all course materials. The fee may be paid by bank transfer or credit card.
Your accommodation in Berlin has to be booked separately.
