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Brewing & Fermentation Science
Explore the art and the science of craft brewing.
Brewing & Fermentation Science
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Tap into a rapidly growing career field.
Craft breweries are on the rise. Many are elevating their creations on the commercial scale. At Penn College, you’ll tap into an industry driven curriculum, learning the science, technology, art, and even business of brewing operations.
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Brewing & Fermentation Science
This industry-driven program taps into the math, science, technology, business, and art of brewing.
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According to the Brewer's Association, craft brewer sales grew 4% in 2018, with sales increasing by 7%.
Penn College News
07.25.2024
Brewing reps cheer summertime in Selinsgrove
Representatives from Penn College’s brewing & fermentation science major were among those cheering summertime at the Selinsgrove Brewfest, held July 20 near downtown Selinsgrove. "It's great to have the opportunity to present student products to a large number of beer enthusiasts, as well as beer-curious folks,” said instructor Timothy L. Yarrington. “I welcome any opportunity to let people know about our brewing program and the successes of our grads."
05.21.2024
Brewing offers refreshing capstone tasting session
A new “ingredient” was added to the brewing & fermentation science capstone with the addition of an informal tasting session in Le Jeune Chef Restaurant and the major’s lab, both located in the Hager Lifelong Education Center at Penn College. The gathering was attended by the graduating students’ families and friends, industry professionals, brewing alumni, and college employees.
02.19.2024
'Meet the Brew Masters' curates delicious benefit
The delicious duo of beer and food was explored at the first “Cooking with Class: Meet the Brew Masters” event, held recently in Le Jeune Chef Restaurant on Pennsylvania College of Technology's campus. The evening featured a reception, a tour of the college’s brewing & fermentation science lab, and a three-course dinner paired with beers provided by New Trail Brewing. Proceeds from the gathering are supporting the brewing & fermentation science major.