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SCA Brewing Professional

Delve into a deeper and more scientific examination of the fundamental components of excellent brewing.

Duration:
21
Hours
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$
1383.86
*
*Funding Available
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Duration:
21
Hours
Location:
Bettr Academy @ Lorong Chuan
Minimum number of students per class:
4
From
$
1383.86
*
*Funding Available
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Overview

In Brewing Professional, learners take a deeper and more scientific look at the essential elements of good brewing, what happens when brewing parameters are manipulated, and how to master navigation of the coffee brewing control chart. Learners will gain a deeper understanding of water and its impact on brewing, specifically utilizing the ideals of aim, measure, and treatment.

Note: Learners are recommended to have reasonable experience in this field before attempting this advanced course. Experienced coffee brewers who do not wish to take the exams are welcome to sign up for this Professional class.

Learning Outcomes

  • Charting bypass brewing and investigating its effect on flavour
  • Investigating the effect of grind particle size
  • Understanding how to chart espresso and brew within a given extraction percentage
  • Learning how to influence the brewing parameters to hit precise extraction targets
  • Learning how to influence the brewing parameters to hit precise strength targets
  • Understanding the effect of different temperatures on coffee brewing
  • Understanding the acidity in your coffee at different points within the brewing process
  • Investigating how different water qualities have an effect on coffee brewing and flavour
  • Understanding how different holding methods for brewed coffee affect quality and flavour
  • Understanding how different degrees of roast affect the brewing process

Prerequisites

SCA Brewing Intermediate

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