MICRO-CREDENTIAL: BREWING & DISTILLING

Program Overview

Maynooth University's Brewing & Distilling Science micro-credential provides a tailored education program that merges the technical and scientific aspects of the brewing and distilling industry processes. The course equips learners with the necessary scientific knowledge and instrumentation competencies to develop their skills for working in the drinks industry. Graduates will be ideally qualified to work in the brewing and distilling industry or enhance their career prospects if already employed in this industry.

Program Outline

MICRO-CREDENTIAL: BREWING & DISTILLING | Maynooth University

Degree Overview:

It will equip learners with the necessary scientific knowledge and instrumentation competencies to develop their skills to work in the drinks industry.

The course was developed over extensive consultation with industry professionals and will provide:

• An overview into the science behind key analytical skills used in the B&D industry
• Hands-on opportunities to practice and develop these key skills in a modern laboratory facility.

Topics will include:

• Yeast: Introduction to relevant Analytical Techniques
• Environment & Sustainability
• Analysis in Fermentation & raw materials
• Distillation
• Sensory analysis & small molecule impact on flavour
• Quality: Process Control and Clean in Place (CIP)
• Career Development

Teaching:

Teaching:

• Blended learning approach with lectures and hands-on practice
• Modern laboratory facilities
• Experienced technical staff

Careers:

It is Ireland’s fastest growing manufacturing sector with a strong presence across the country and it has been predicted that this sector will create 23,000 new jobs by 2025. Currently, there are 38 operational Irish Whiskey distilleries, an estimated 34 Irish gin distilleries and 75 microbreweries in the country compared to 15 breweries and 4 distilleries in 2008. As a result of this rapid growth there is a need to educate and train this growing sector and provide a sound scientific knowledge base and understanding of modern instrumentation techniques. Graduates of the micro-credential will ultimately be able to appreciate, explore and implement the best practice in their own settings, whether this be in production, technical or research work.

Other:

• This course is ideal for:
• A new entrant to Brewing & Distilling (B&D) looking to upskill and develop applicable knowledge in quality control and analysis.
• A professional already in the B&D industry who is looking to upskill to enhance their career development.
• A craft brewer or whiskey distiller seeking a quality training opportunity to enhance employee skills.
• Irish Whiskey, Spirits and brewing Aficionados as private individuals.
• Entry Requirements:
• Applicants should have a minimum 2.2 grade, honours (level 8) degree in a science background.
• This course is also open to experienced industry professionals who do not hold a primary or higher degree with entry via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Applicants who wish to apply via RPL must submit a completed RPL form with their application. Click the following link to access a copy of the RPL application form.