Why study Craft Brewing?

• Demand for brewing professionals is increasing
• Nearly 100% job placement
• Ideal geographic location in the heart of Washington's hop country

Why CWU?

• Interdisciplinary knowledge and tools to succeed in an evolving industry
• Industry connections that enrich your experience
• Internships with industry leaders
• Hands-on brewing experience

Course work focus on:

• Hop research
• Microbiology
• Sensory analysis
• Brewing technology
• Business of brewing

Who is this program for?

• Current CWU undergraduates seeking a degree or double-major
• Current CWU undergraduates seeking a certificate to supplement their degree
• Incoming freshmen and transfer students seeking a degree in Craft Brewing
• Craft brewing professionals looking to further develop their skills
• Working professionals seeking a career change

Our Students

Graduates of both the Bachelor of Science Degree and Craft Brewing Certificate are diverse and hail from around the world. Graduates work at local/regional breweries in production and head brewer positions as well as in research, marketing, and development positions in the hops and brewing industries.

CWU Craft Brewing
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7537
Craftbrewing@cwu.edu
Ph: 509-963-2731

Jim.Johnson@cwu.edu