UC Davis Brewing program need advice.

Eluna · 01-15-2012, 08:44 AM

I am trying to make a difficult decision of whether i should transfer on to a 4 year college OR get a A.S and a degree in Bio sciences and take my college courses in pre calculus and then go for my Diploma in Brewing examination (DBE) at UC davis for my brewing career.... Should i try to get a head start in my brewing career as fast as possible or should i focus on my education in college? I have no clue since i havent found any guidelines except for UC davis Prerequisites Link: http://extension.ucdavis.edu/unit/brewing/course/listing/?unit=BR&prgList=AME&coursearea=Diploma+in+Brewing +Examination+Review+Session

Pommy · 01-15-2012, 09:36 AM

If your not in a rush then it is always worth spending the time to study to learn and earn qualifications. If you want to move along quicker I doubt it will hold you back too much in the long term. It all depends what your goals are for what you want to do if you could choose.

Eluna · 01-15-2012, 10:27 AM

yeah that's the difficult thing because i know i am capable of transferring to a 4 year college and getting a real degree, But would it be more beneficial to get into brewing field earlier rather than later and get real hands on experience. im 21 years of age and my goal has been set very high as i want to become a master brewer but in this job field i haven't been able to find guides to something i can put on my resume other than what i have found from uc davis which leaves me unconfident.

McHaven · 01-15-2012, 10:39 AM

No offense, but you shouldn't be saying your age here unless you're over 21. You're not allowed to register for the site if you're under 21. Expect a moderator to teach you the hard way soon.

broadbill · 01-15-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Eluna

Edit: I have been brewing since i was 15

Have you ever worked in a commercial brewery before? This type of experience means loads to someone looking through resumes (or so I understand).

I also understand that having completed academic brewing training doesn't make you a shoe-in for a brewing career. Don't need a 4-year education to much out mash-tun and clean equipment, which is where you start when you go down a brewing career path regardless of your academic qualifications.

My advice about university education:

Remember, colleges are out to make money just like any other business and they offer courses/programs people want to take, not always because there is an identified need for that type of education in a given industry.

In other words, the UC Davis program may be in existence because students wanted to enroll in that program, not because it is a pre-requisite for the industry.

All that above, is my opinion. If you are looking for more information this is the wrong place to look. I'd check out probrewer.com instead.

good luck!

Eluna · 01-15-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by broadbill

Have you ever worked in a commercial brewery before? This type of experience means loads to someone looking through resumes (or so I understand).

I also understand that having completed academic brewing training doesn't make you a shoe-in for a brewing career. Don't need a 4-year education to much out mash-tun and clean equipment, which is where you start when you go down a brewing career path regardless of your academic qualifications.

My advice about university education:

Remember, colleges are out to make money just like any other business and they offer courses/programs people want to take, not always because there is an identified need for that type of education in a given industry.

In other words, the UC Davis program may be in existence because students wanted to enroll in that program, not because it is a pre-requisite for the industry.

All that above, is my opinion. If you are looking for more information this is the wrong place to look. I'd check out probrewer.com instead.

good luck!

thank you for the advice i will check out probrewer

Eluna · 01-15-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by McHaven

No offense, but you shouldn't be saying your age here unless you're over 21. You're not allowed to register for the site if you're under 21. Expect a moderator to teach you the hard way soon.

what age i never said i was of age under 21 that would be Illegal

Eluna · 01-15-2012, 11:41 AM

i am going to continue referring to this post and any information would be helpful!

TheBreweryUnderground · 01-15-2012, 11:58 AM

Use the money you have for an education and start a brewery now, for a degree at UC Davis you could easily start a nanobrewpub and own it all yourself instead of slaving for someone else's establishment. As a somewhat recent college graduate that's what I wish I would have done, but it's also very common for people to change majors/fields. I think anymore the cost of a piece of paper is not worth the investment, I think getting your hands dirty as soon as possible is what matters. If brewing seriously needed a degree then why would so many brewers be on this forum? :End rant:

Seriously good luck, and beware of the probrewer forum. I'm sure they're all great people IRL but they are big nagative nancies for new/small guys.

Eluna · 01-15-2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBreweryUnderground

Use the money you have for an education and start a brewery now, for a degree at UC Davis you could easily start a nanobrewpub and own it all yourself instead of slaving for someone else's establishment. As a somewhat recent college graduate that's what I wish I would have done, but it's also very common for people to change majors/fields. I think anymore the cost of a piece of paper is not worth the investment, I think getting your hands dirty as soon as possible is what matters. If brewing seriously needed a degree then why would so many brewers be on this forum? :End rant:

Seriously good luck, and beware of the probrewer forum. I'm sure they're all great people IRL but they are big nagative nancies for new/small guys.

Yes i have thought of possibly starting my own business but at my age (of 21) the initial costs are enormous and extremely risky. I understand what you are saying and im at a really confusing point in my life whether education is the way to go and or work for a brewery for a couple years or so till i get a resume suitable for a company of what i feel "happy" with and possibly start a brewery later in life.