Some of the proud graduates in the midst of their multiple choice oral exam on June 11. Seated: Kirk Suby and Nancy Assing. From left Floyd Trent, Rob Funk, Steve Otto and Gary Sellon. 

Class Schedule

(Note: all of these classes are offered through NIACC continuing education. Their brochure is now available. Please enroll through NIACC, call 641-422-4358 or 888-GO NIACC ext. 4358)

Brewing Great Beer from Kits: 

We'll take you through the steps to make great beer at home, and fill you in on the tips that will transform your home-made beer from drinkable to fantastic.

Some highlights: yeast starters, full wort boiling, wort chilling, controlled fermentation

Class includes beer and all supplies. 

For: Beginners and extract homebrewers
Cost: $25
Time: 6:30 p.m. Mondays
April: 28, May 12, June 2
Location: Worth Brewing Company, 826 Central Ave., Northwood, IA
Instructor: Peter Ausenhus, owner and brewer at Worth Brewing Company

Space limited to 12 students

Beer Judging Course  (CANCELLED)

A multi-week course that introduces students to the finer points of evaluating beer. We’ll learn how to discern color, aroma, flavor and mouthfeel. We’ll also learn how to properly judge at a Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP)-registered competition. This class is designed for students who wish to eventually take the BJCP exam and/or judge in registered homebrewing competitions.

Schedule: Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m., Ten weeks beginning Sept. 17, 2007 (class will meet on Wednesdays during the week of Sept. 24, Oct 8 and Oct 29)

Lead Presenter: Peter Ausenhus, owner and brewer at Worth Brewing Company.

Cost:  $12 Students will be responsible for paying the cost of evaluation beers.

Location: Worth Brewing Company, 826 Central Ave., Northwood, IA

Class minimum 6, class limit 12 students

All Grain Brewing

We’ll learn how to transform grain to grist and then sweet wort on the way to a delicious brew.

For: This is an advanced class designed for experienced brewers but anyone interested in the process of brewing is welcome to enroll.

Schedule: Saturday, Spring date TBD 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Worth Brewing Company, 826 Central Ave., Northwood, IA
Instructor: Peter Ausenhus, owner and brewer at Worth Brewing Company

Cost:  $60. Includes lunch and beer. 

Class Size: 6 students