Today marks the first day of my adventure in brewing school. It has been a dream of mine ever since I learned it was possible to make a living brewing beer. I will be chronicling my adventures here in this thread for all who are interested to read over the next two years, as well as for my own personal reference.
First, a bit about the program. I was lucky enough to be accepted to Canada's one and only Brewmaster and Brewery Operations school in Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario. 24 of us were accepted out of over 200 applicants (they say they accept a new "case" of students every year, har har har...). The application process involved providing some basic school marks as well as a portfolio that consisted of a couple of essays. More information on the program, for those who are interested, can be found at www.niagaracollege.ca/brew or at www.firstdraft.ca
A bit about myself; I am 22 years old and have had an interest in beer for longer than is legal in my home province (Quebec, Canada). Over the years my interest developed in to a true passion, and a real love of brewing and the brewing industry. I applied to the program fully not expecting to get in, as it is a very competitive program to get in to. Through some kind of luck I received an acceptance letter in April of this year and it turned my life upside down. I am fortunate to have a woman in my life who is so loving and supportive that she was willing to uproot her own life and move with me to St. Catharines, Ontario, just minutes away from my school.
I look forward to keeping this journal of my educational travels, as well as any events or brewing related stuff I get to participate in because of the program.
Cheers!
Eric
First, a bit about the program. I was lucky enough to be accepted to Canada's one and only Brewmaster and Brewery Operations school in Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario. 24 of us were accepted out of over 200 applicants (they say they accept a new "case" of students every year, har har har...). The application process involved providing some basic school marks as well as a portfolio that consisted of a couple of essays. More information on the program, for those who are interested, can be found at www.niagaracollege.ca/brew or at www.firstdraft.ca
A bit about myself; I am 22 years old and have had an interest in beer for longer than is legal in my home province (Quebec, Canada). Over the years my interest developed in to a true passion, and a real love of brewing and the brewing industry. I applied to the program fully not expecting to get in, as it is a very competitive program to get in to. Through some kind of luck I received an acceptance letter in April of this year and it turned my life upside down. I am fortunate to have a woman in my life who is so loving and supportive that she was willing to uproot her own life and move with me to St. Catharines, Ontario, just minutes away from my school.
I look forward to keeping this journal of my educational travels, as well as any events or brewing related stuff I get to participate in because of the program.
Cheers!
Eric