Beer, Wine and Distilling Summer School

Embark on a transformative two-week journey at Harper Adams University's Summer School in Brewing, Winemaking, and Distilling.

Designed for enthusiasts and professionals alike, this immersive programme offers hands-on experience in crafting beers, wines, and spirits.

Over the course of two dynamic weeks, this programme provides a comprehensive exploration of brewing, winemaking, and distilling, offering both hands-on practice and expert guidance.

Brewing

Learn the entire beer-making process, starting with the science of malt and hops selection. Gain hands-on experience in mashing, boiling, fermenting, and conditioning. Experiment with styles from traditional ales to modern craft beers and discover techniques to refine flavour profiles and achieve perfect carbonation.

Winemaking

Dive into the world of viticulture and enology as you enrich your understanding of grape selection, crushing, and pressing techniques. Explore the art of fermentation, aging, and bottling, while understanding the impact of oak barrels, temperature control, and yeast varieties on wine quality. From robust reds to crisp whites and how to create wines tailored to your palate.

Distilling

Unlock the secrets of crafting spirits, starting with mash preparation and fermentation for high-quality alcohol production. Develop skills in distillation, flavour infusion, and aging to produce spirits such as gin, whisky, vodka, and more. Learn to fine-tune flavour profiles through botanicals, barrel aging, and innovative techniques.

Upon completion, participants will possess the confidence and knowledge to produce their own beers, wines, and spirits, blending time-honoured techniques with modern innovations.

Bookings Now Closed

New dates will be announced soon! To be the first to know when spaces and new dates become available, please email us at scco@harper-adams.ac.uk to register your interest.

Stay tuned for updates!