Craft Brewing and Distilling - AAS-T | South Puget Sound Community College

Career Opportunities

See Food, Beverage Arts & Hospitality > Craft Brewing & Distilling for career and employment information.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must be age 21 or over prior to the start of the program.

Application Process / How to Apply

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the Craft Brewing and Distilling Program, the successful student will be able to:

Recognize and adapt interpersonal behaviors, written communication, and oral communication styles to effectively collaborate in a multicultural world
Work within and adhere to a complex regulatory environment related to the brewing, distilling, and cider making industry
Demonstrate creativity and innovation in business practices related to brewing, distilling, and cider making
Examine and implement ethical environmentally responsible business practices related to product sourcing and production
Create and market craft beverages that appeal to a diverse multicultural audience

Ed Plan / Class List

Required Courses

CCS101 Pathways to Success 3 Credits Search Schedule

Cultivates the mind-set and skills necessary for students to become confident, reflective, self-directing, and successful learners. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 090 or higher.

CBD101 Legal Issues in Craft Beverage Industry 5 Credits Search Schedule

Covers legal topics related to operating a craft beverage facility, including state, federal, and local regulations; facility legal compliance; labeling and reporting. Prerequisite: Admission to the Craft Brewing and Distilling Program.

CBD110 Raw Materials and Processing I - Grain 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces the historical and current usage of grains in beverage production including sourcing, industry standards, and biological components of these ingredients. Prerequisite: None.

CBD111 Raw Materials and Processing II - Fruit & Honey 5 Credits Search Schedule

Explores the historical and current uses of fruit and honey in beverage production including sourcing, industry standards, and biological components of these ingredients. Prerequisite: None.

CBD112 Raw Materials and Processing III - Hops & Spices 5 Credits Search Schedule

Familiarizes students with the agricultural supply chain and processing for hops-based craft beverages. Includes business decisions regarding equipment, handling, refrigeration, and storage. Prerequisite: None.

CBD113 Fermentation Microbiology 5 Credits Search Schedule

Covers the biological processes of fermentation with particular focus on skills used in the beverage industry. Students will gain familiarity with microscopes and media as tools to propagate yeast and identify contaminations. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CBD 205.

CBD115 Equipment Design and Maintenance 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces equipment design and maintenance used in production for the craft brewing and distilling industry. Includes equipment selection, processing systems, and regulatory requirements related to equipment. Prerequisite: Admission to the Craft Brewing and Distilling program.

CBD130 Sensory Evaluation 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces students to sensory evaluation and methods to develop technical craft beverage and food pairing skills. Familiarizes students with the varieties of alcoholic beverages and the laws related to responsible alcohol service. Prerequisite: None.

CBD200 Packaging, Processing, and Distribution 5 Credits Search Schedule

Covers the packaging, processing, and distribution options available to the craft beverage industry. Includes important considerations for safety, inventory management, production scheduling, and distribution. Prerequisite: Admission to the Craft Brewing and Distilling program.

CBD201 Business Operations and Marketing 5 Credits Search Schedule

Covers business practices specific to the alcoholic beverage industry, including contracts, taproom operations, business and marketing decisions for success in the industry. Prerequisite: Admission to the Craft Brewing and Distilling program.

CBD205 Applied Chemistry for the Beverage Industry 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces chemistry methods utilized within beverage industries to ensure consistency of products. Prepares students for subsequent classes that will utilize chemistry skills for quality control/quality assurance. Prerequisite: Admission to the Craft Brewing and Distilling Program.

CBD206 Beverage Chemistry/Biochemistry (QC/QA) 5 Credits Search Schedule

Applies the fundamental aspects of chemistry as it relates to fermentation and distillation. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CBD 115 and CBD 205.

CBD190 Cooperative Work Experience/Internship Search Schedule

Cooperative Work Experience (Co-op) is an academic internship program that integrates a student?s classroom study with planned supervised learning in positions related to the student?s program of study or area of interest. Students are awarded credit and a grade not for the work itself, but for the demonstration of learning which occurs in and throughout the work experience.

CBD290 Cooperative Work Experience/Internship Search Schedule

Cooperative Work Experience (Co-op) is an academic internship program that integrates a student?s classroom study with planned supervised learning in positions related to the student?s program of study or area of interest. Students are awarded credit and a grade not for the work itself, but for the demonstration of learning which occurs in and throughout the work experience.

Business

BUS201 Course information is currently not available #2

BUS220 Starting and Managing a Small Business 5 Credits Search Schedule

Describes the steps in business planning through the development of a business plan. Prerequisite: None.

Additional Requirements
Choose 10 credits from 1 Option
For the Associate Degree, in addition to the Core and GE Requirements, choose one of the specialty areas listed below:

Associate Degree - Brewing

BREW201 Flavor and Recipe Development for Brewing 5 Credits Search Schedule

Applies knowledge from previous courses, creative problem solving, and independent product and flavor design to create a unique brewed product. First course in capstone sequence. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CBD 110, CBD 111, CBD 112 & CBD 115.

BREW210 Craft Brewing 5 Credits Search Schedule

Examines the business, equipment, packaging, and legal components specific to the craft brewing industry. Students will develop and produce their own craft beer. Prerequisite: "C" or better in BREW 201.

Associate Degree - Distilling

DIST201 Flavor and Recipe Development for Distilling 5 Credits Search Schedule

Applies knowledge from previous courses, creative problem solving, and independent product and flavor design to create a unique distilled product. First course in capstone sequence. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CBD 110, CBD 111, CBD 112, and CBD 115.

DIST210 Craft Distilling 5 Credits Search Schedule

Examines the business, equipment, packaging, and legal components specific to the craft distilling industry. Students will develop and produce their own craft cider. Prerequisite: "C" or better in DIST 201.

Associate Degree - Cider

CIDR201 Flavor and Recipe Development for Cider 5 Credits Search Schedule

Applies knowledge from previous courses, creative problem solving, and independent product and flavor design to create a unique craft cider product. First course in capstone sequence. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CBD 110, CBD 111, CBD 112, and CBD 115.

CIDR201 Flavor and Recipe Development for Cider 5 Credits Search Schedule

Applies knowledge from previous courses, creative problem solving, and independent product and flavor design to create a unique craft cider product. First course in capstone sequence. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CBD 110, CBD 111, CBD 112, and CBD 115.

Electives - Associate Degree
Choose 5 credits

WELD111 Introduction to Welding for Craft Brewing 6 Credits Search Schedule

Combines classroom instruction with hands-on practice to introduce students to the tools and equipment used in welding, with a specific emphasis on the craft brewing industry. Topics include welding and cutting processes as well as the safe use of the tools and equipment used to support welding activities. Hand tools, supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) are required. A supply list will be provided at the first class. Prerequisite: None.

ACCT234 Accounting for Small Business Owners 4 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces basic uses of accounting information from the perspective of a small business owner: financial statements, ratio analysis, budgets, and cash flow forecasts. Prerequisite: None.

Varies - 5 credits from any course designated as CBD, BREW, DIST, CIDR, or BUS

General Education Requirements

MATH&107 Math in Society 5 Credits Search Schedule

Explores a variety of mathematical topics presenting mathematics as a form of art and as a tool for understanding the world around us. Designed for non-science majors. Specific topics may be drawn from geometry, number theory, set theory, and the history of mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 095 with a "C" or better or appropriate placement.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

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MATH&146 Introduction to Statistics 5 Credits Search Schedule

Covers basic probability, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics. Prerequisite: MATH 096 with a "C" or better or appropriate placement.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

HIST260 History of Fermentation: Diversity 5 Credits Search Schedule

Examines the sociological and cultural roles of fermented foods and beverages throughout history. Includes a review of anthropological, historical, religious, and cultural elements associated with the process of fermentation. Prerequisite: None.
Distribution: AA-AAS-T-SOCIAL SCIENCE, DIVERSITY

ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Credits Search Schedule

Develops writing skills by focusing on strategies and techniques writers use to convey ideas, evaluate information, make a point, and participate in multiple discourse communities. Emphasizes both the process and the product of writing. This course was formerly known as WRIT 101, College Writing I. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test scores OR appropriate completion of ENGL 095, ENGL 095X, or ENGL 098 OR concurrent enrollment in ENGL 110 with instructor's permission.
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, COMMUNICATION, GER-CIS, AA-AAS-T-COMMUNICATION, AAS-COMMUNICATION: Reading/Writing, AAS-READING-WRITING

CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 Credits Search Schedule

Covers the structure and function of media and media industries, including theories related to mass media. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES

Diversity Requirement
Diversity-designated courses at South Puget Sound Community College provide opportunities for students to develop awareness of their own social and cultural identities, seek understanding of others, and cultivate skills to communicate across cultures and differences. All programs require the completion of a diversity course.

Effective Catalog Year 2020-2021

Additional Information

Program and Curriculum Questions: Frank Addeo, faddeo@spscc.edu

Craft Brewing & Distilling - AAS-T

Craft Brewing and Distilling - Associate in Applied Science Transfer Degree