Master the Art of Brewing with Our Online Courses
Looking for an easy and affordable way to learn how more about to beer brewing. Look no further than Hibernian Brewing School, the ultimate online destination for homebrewers, craft brewers and brewers of all levels.
From Beginner to Brewmaster: Our Online School Has You Covered
Whether you’re a seasoned brewmaster or a first-time brewer, we’ve got you covered. Our website features high-quality brewing courses, tips and recipes, along with comprehensive guides and tutorials to help you become a master brewer in no time.
BEER AFICIONADO
Learn about beer flavour and brewing
- Fully online course
- Contains interactive lessons, slides & videos
- Approx 20 learning hours to complete
- Cost €80
- 17 knowledge units
- Access to relevant brewing articles.
- Short videos on beer tasting and flavour.
- 1 on-line test (60% required to pass)
- Beer Categories
- Beer History
- Beer Ingredients
- Brewing Beer
- Beer Tasting-and Quality
- Knowing the Flavours
- Beer Styles
- Global Beer Challenge
- Overview of Packaging
- Draught Beer Dispense
- Beer and Food
- Beer and Health
- Overview of Home Brewing
- Beer Styles – Ales / Lagers / more
- Beer & Brewing Terminology
- Brewing Process Summary
- Profiling Beer
- How to taste Beer
- Glassware for Beer
- Home-brewing Context and Overview
Candidates have 3 months to complete the programme.

Digital Award
A verifiable secure digital credential confirms you have achieved the award. You can use this on linked on or with a digital resumé / CV
ASSOCIATE BREWER
Gain all the essential knowledge for artisan & home brewing
Take your brewing to the next level with our Associate Brewer Course.
Cost: €280
- Brewing industry
- Beer Styles & Flavor
- Raw Materials
- Technical Brewing
- Fermentation and Downstream processing
- Packaging & Logistics
- Draught Dispense
- Pico/Nano/Microbrewing/Brewpubs
- Cleaning & CIP
- Quality, Compliance, Sustainability
- Brewing Equipment
- Engineering, Maintenance & utilities
- Problem Solving.
Units/Lessons are packaged in modules and modules are grouped in 4 distinct areas
To gain the Associate Brewer Credential:
Participants must successfully complete 4 on-line assessments corresponding to the 4 distinct areas as above and gain a minimum of 60% in each test. The 4 tests can be found after Module 1 (Beer Aficianado), Module 4, Module 6 and Module 9. Tests can be repeated up to 3 times. Note – candidates must log in to the Beer Aficianado course to do the lessons and test for module 1.
With approx 100 learning hours, participants have 6 months to complete the programme.
Basic science knowledge is an advantage but not an essential requirement.
Associate Brewer Digital Credential
Included in the course fee is the Hibernian Brewing School Associate Brewer Digital Credential, which will be issued to you on successful completion of the course. This is a secure, verifiable digital badge, unique to you. This can be shared online, on LinkedIn and many other platforms.
Extra Certification for Associate Brewer:
As our course is aligned with international standards, you can add a European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 4 qualification to your completed course.
How to add the extra certification
On completion of the course, you will complete additional assignments in a workbook which we supply. You are then be independently verified & certified by the accrediting body.
Extra certification level for the Associate Brewer course:
The qualification is at EQF level 4
EQF lavel 4 equates to:
– Level 3 on the UK Framework
– Level 5 on the Irish Framework (NQQI)
Extra certification Accrediting body:
Accrediting body: FDQ
Extra certification fee:
There is an additional cost of €90 for this certification.

Digital Award
A verifiable secure digital credential confirms you have achieved the award. You can use this on linked on or with a digital resumé / CV
Professional Brewer
Gain in-depth Brewing Knowledge & Brewing Capability
Course Overview
This programme is about putting into practice (through practical brewing) all the knowledge gained during the associate programme which will further enhance brewing knowledge. Through formal zoom sessions and informal e-mail communications with our technical brewers, we will show you how to put good systems in place for your artisan brewing. We will also hold good technical brewing discussions with you.
Cost: €480
Requirement to have Associate Brewer Credential before starting
You will have 6 months to complete the programme.
You will need to demonstrate completion of brewing and packaging of beer batches for 2 recipes specified by Hibernian Brewing School (recordings of specific elements is required as evidence). Brew analysis in accordance with the specified recipes will need to be demonstrated. The flavors of the resultant beer will need to be profiled on the HBS flavor map. You will also need to complete an assignment demonstrating the capability to problem solve and troubleshot effectively.
Professional Brewer Digital Credential
Included in the course fee is the Hibernian Brewing School Professional Brewer Digital Credential, which will be issued to you on successful completion of the course. This is a secure, verifiable digital badge, unique to you. This can be shared online, on LinkedIn and many other platforms.
Extra Certification:
As our course is aligned with international standards, you can add a European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 4 qualification to your completed course.
How to add the extra certification
On completion of the course, you will complete additional assignments in a workbook we supply. You will then be independently verified & certified by the accrediting body.
Extra certification details:
Level 4 EQF (22 Credits)
This equates to:
– Level 3 on the UK Framework
– Level 5 on the Irish Framework (NQQI)
Extra certification accrediting body:
Accrediting body: FDQ
Extra certification fee:
There is an additional cost of €90 for this certification.

Digital Award
A verifiable secure digital credential confirms you have achieved the award. You can use this on linked on or with a digital resumé / CV
Learn to Brew Like a Pro with Our Comprehensive Online Programmes
At Hibernian Brewing school, we understand that brewing beer is both an art and a science, which is why we offer a range of courses and resources to help you perfect your craft. From basic brewing to advanced brewing we have the knowledge you need to create your best brew.
Plus, with our easy-to-use online store and fast shipping, you can get started on your brewing adventure right away. So why wait? enrol today and start brewing the beer of your dream