Beer Ingredients

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The Intro to Ingredients course is a 30-minute online self-guided training intended as a beginner-friendly resource that doesn’t require a technical brewing background. Any beer industry professional or enthusiast can benefit from having a foundational understanding of the building blocks of beer and how they’re used to formulate beer recipes.

This course is for: Any and all beer industry professionals or enthusiasts

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the four key beer ingredients: malted barley, water, hops, and yeast
  • Review the brewing process and when ingredients are incorporated
  • Explore the different flavors and aromas that ingredients lend to beer
  • Practice building different beer styles through selection of ingredients

Member Price: $15 | Nonmember Price: $20

Access the online training center by following the link above and entering your membership credentials. If you aren’t a BA member, you’ll need to setup a free account. Interested in joining the BA? Visit our membership page to learn more about member benefits.


The Brewers Association welcomes comments regarding its current online training offerings and suggestions for additional topics to address in the future. Contact us to provide feedback.