Completing a Brewing minor at UNH will give you unique insights into the science and art of brewing, from fermentation to quality control. In today’s booming craft beer industry, this minor provides valuable skills for entering a growing marketplace with a strong demand for knowledgeable brewers. It covers essential topics like microbiology, chemistry and business aspects of brewing, making it ideal for those interested in both the technical and entrepreneurial sides of the industry. This minor appeals to students passionate about brewing science and entrepreneurship, offering a competitive edge for careers in brewing, quality assurance, or even starting your own brewery.
What is a brewing minor?
Learn all about the science and business of making beer in the brewing minor at UNH. Whether you’re interested in the booming field of nano-and microbreweries or a more traditional role in the food and beverage industry, this minor will introduce you to the technical, cultural and business components of the brewing world. You’ll explore all aspects of the business,from the agricultural production of raw materials to the intricate steps in the brewing process to the aspects of quality control,marketing and management.This minor pairs well with study in fields such as hospitality management, agriculture and food systems, ecogastronomy and business.
Why study brewing at UNH?
Our Brewing Science Laboratory is both a fully equipped professional beverage manufacturing facility and one of the most advanced analytical beer chemistry labs in the state.You’ll work with faculty who have real-world industry experience as you learn brewing formulas and techniques. You’ll also learn to properly use testing equipment to build solid technical brewing and quality control skills. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to work with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station on campus to develop new flavors and styles of beer.
Potential career areas
- Agriculture
- Beverage distribution
- Brewing
- Brewing science
- Business
- Food writing
- Hospitality industry
- Marketing
- Restauranteur
Curriculum & Requirements
Through completion of the brewing minor, students will gain a well-rounded knowledge of the brewing industry to complement their major field of study. This series of courses will encompass all aspects of beer brewing from agricultural production of raw ingredients to quality control and distribution of the final product. Undergraduates in any major field of study may minor in brewing.
Brewing is unique in that it requires a balanced knowledge of math, science, engineering, and business as well as an understanding of how and why the product plays an important role in society and culture. With this minor, you will learn how to integrate various fields of study together, a skill which can be applied to any career. You will also gain specific skills and knowledge for the brewing industry.
Minor Requirements
- Complete 5 courses with a minimum of 20 credits from the courses listed below, with a grade of C- or better.
- No more than 8 credits used to satisfy major requirements may be used for the minor.
- Pass/Fail courses may not be used for the minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| SAFS 415 | Introduction to Brewing Art and Science | 4 |
| SAFS 515 | Technical Brewing | 4 |
| Elective in Business/Finance - Select one course: | 4 | |
ACC 501 | Survey of Accounting | |
ADMN 502 | Financial Accounting | |
ADMN 585 | Marketing | |
ANSC 548 | Agricultural Business Management | |
EREC #601 | Agribusiness Economics and Management | |
MGT 520 | Topics in Management 1 | |
MKTG 530 | Survey of Marketing | |
| Elective in Food/Culture - Select one course: | 4 | |
EREC 680 | Agricultural and Food Policy | |
HMGT 401 | Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry | |
HMGT 405 | Introduction to Food and Service Management | |
HMGT 570 | International Food and Culture | |
HMGT 771 | International Wine and Beverage | |
HIST 425 | Foreign Cultures 2 | |
NUTR 403 | Culinary Arts Skills Development | |
NUTR 525 | Food and Culture in Italy | |
NUTR 550 | Food Science: Principle and Practice | |
| Elective - Select one course: | 4 | |
SAFS 733 | Advanced Topics in Sustainable Agriculture | |
SAFS 795 | Investigations | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
- 1
MGT 520 Topics in Management - fulfills this elective requirement.
- 2
HIST 425 Foreign Cultures: Beer in World History
Take a peek inside the UNH Brewing Science Laboratory where students can gain well-rounded knowledge to prepare them for the rapidly growing brewing industry. In response to the rise in the number of breweries and increased entrepreneurial interest in the business, the University of New Hampshire has designed a minor program that introduces students to the science, engineering and business process. The hands-on course helps train students for careers in micro and traditional brewing and gives them the much needed skills and understanding of the intricate steps in brewing from agriculture production of raw materials to the chemistry behind quality control and distribution channels of the final product.
