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Hospitality & Lifestyle Wine, Spirits, Sake & Coffee

Craft beer home-brewing, tasting and food pairing workshop
「微醺、輕食」自釀啤酒工作坊

Course Code
HTMG9067
Application Code
2270-1628NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
21 Feb 2025 (Fri)
Duration
4 hours
Language
Cantonese, suppl with teaching materials in Eng
Course Fee
Course Fee : HK$1950 per programme, including:
1. a set of brewing kit worth HK$600
2. at least 4 different beers for tasting
3. a session on food and craft beer pairing, worth approximately HK$1,000
Deadline on 19 Jan 2025 (Sun)
Enquiries
28678483 / 25204607
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Highlights

Embark on an extraordinary brewing journey tailored specifically for beer-lovers and brewing beginners, where the art of crafting your own beer comes to life. Our captivating workshop offers a structured and immersive learning experience, carefully designed to introduce you to the fascinating world of brewing. Unlock the secrets behind the brewing process as our profession instructor will expertly guide you through each fundamental step. From selecting the finest ingredients to formulating your very own recipes, we'll empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create brews that will impress even the most discerning palates.

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But this workshop is so much more than just a class. It's a vibrant community of like-minded brewing enthusiasts, just like you, all eager to explore and learn together. Embrace the opportunity to connect with fellow beginners and friends, sharing experiences, tips, and tricks along the way. Forge lasting friendships and expand your network while immersing yourself in this dynamic and supportive environment. Prepare to tantalize your senses during our exhilarating tasting sessions. Dive into a world of captivating flavors, enticing aromas, and innovative brewing techniques as you sample a diverse range of beers. 

No prior experience is necessary—just bring your thirst for knowledge and a genuine passion for brewing. Join us on this unforgettable adventure and discover the sheer joy of creating your own unique signature beers. Enroll in our workshop today and unlock the gateway to a whole new world of brewing possibilities. As an added bonus, we have a special gift for all our brewing beginners—a comprehensive homebrewing kit valued at HK$600! This incredible kit is your passport to practicing your newfound skills and continuing your brewing journey from the comfort of your own home.

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Programme Details

The 4-hour workshop covers three main elements: (1) Theory and Demonstration; (2) Home Brewing Practice and (3) Beer Tasting and Food Pairing (at least 4 different beers).

SYLLABUS

No. Topic Description
1 Theory and Demonstration
  • Introduction to Home Brewing 

    • Overview of home brewing: history, trends, and benefits

    • Understanding different beer styles and flavor profiles

    • Essential equipment and tools for home brewing

  • The Brewing Process 
    • Step-by-step breakdown of the brewing process: mashing, boiling, and cooling 
    • Introduction to fermentation 
  • Introduction to Beer Tasting and Evaluation 

    • Various beer styles 

    • Different favours and aromas 

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2 Home Brewing Practice
  • Demonstrating and practising equipment setup and sanitization techniques 

  • Hands-on Brewing Experience 

    • Guided participation in mashing, boiling, and cooling 

    • Introduction to fermentation 
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  • Addressing common brewing issues 
    The course fee includes an imported home-brewing kit that allows students to continue their brewing journey at home.

3 Beer Tasting and Food Pairing (at least 4 different beers)
  • Tasting for a commercial beer vs a craft beer*
    >HK Lovecraft Helles
    >Hong Kong Beer Co. Hazy Daze IPA 
    >Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier
    >Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen
    >Verhaeghe Duchesse de Bourgogne Flanders Red Ale
    >Guinness Special Export Stout 
    *for reference only, styles may change due to availability
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  • Food Pairing with Craft Beer*
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MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

Cantonese supplemented with English materials.

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Start Date 21 Feb 2025 (Fri)
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Venue

Class Details

upcoming class

Application Code

2270-1628NW 

Date and Time

21 February 2025 (Friday)

6:00 - 10:00pm

Teacher

(Medium of Instruction)

Kenneth Ho & Nick Ho

(Cantonese supplemented with English materials)

Venue Kowloon West Campus
Application Deadline 19 January 2025
  • The programme team reserves the right to change the above timetable if necessary.
  • All classes are subject to sufficient enrolment.

Our beer Teacher

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Mr. Kenneth Ho

Kenneth is the co-founder of beer community Hong Kong Beer Geeks and board member of Hong Kong Craft Beer Association, an active member aiming to connect the beer industry with beer drinkers. Dedicated to spreading the craft beer culture, he has been teaching beer courses from appreciation, food pairing to Home brewing. He is also a certified BJCP Judge for different competitions in Hong Kong and beyond. He is also a co-owner of the local bottleshops Cave Beer Point and Craft Logic. With his spoiled palate in experience with thousands of good beers, he loves judging which helps connecting all beer lovers around the world.

 

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Mr. Nick Ho

Nick is one of the key persons in craft beer industry in Hong Kong. He is the founder of “Beer Geeks Generation”, co-founder of beer community “HK Beer Geeks”. Also, he has been the board member of “Craft Beer Association of Hong Kong” for over 5 years. Dedicated to promoting the craft beer culture, Nick was an instructor of beer appreciation and food pairing workshops and was often invited to offer beer lectures. He is also the beer advisor of “Malt & Spirits Magazine” in 2017. Nick is a certified BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) Judge and he is also one of the beer panel chairs in Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition, with numerous judging experiences in many international beer competitions in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore etc.

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$1950 per programme, including:
    1. a set of brewing kit worth HK$600
    2. at least 4 different beers for tasting
    3. a session on food and craft beer pairing, worth approximately HK$1,000

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall be aged at least 18 years or above, and do not have any health problems that make them unfit for beer tasting.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.