Hospitality & Lifestyle Wine, Spirits, Sake & Coffee
Confirmed Class!
Programme Overview
Highlights
This programme is suitable for those beer enthusiasts for social and leisure purposes; as well as others who wish to work in the craft beer business, in different aspects ranging from production, marketing, retail, wholesale to hospitality.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the programme, students should be able to:
- Describe the basic ingredients of craft beer;
- Illustrate the key stages in craft beer brewing process;
- Explain the style, flavour and quality of craft beer produced by different breweries;
- Outline the key principles and equipment involved in the storage and serving of craft beer; and
- Identify the emerging trends of craft beer and its related business opportunities.
WHY HKU SPACE?
- Students can taste at least 40 different styles of beers and craft beers from Hong Kong and other countries.
- Unique site visits to two local craft beer breweries, allowing students to understand the craft beer brewing procedures and taste fresh craft beers.
- In the visit to a craft beer bar, students will be able to compare different styles of craft beers and pair them with snacks in the bar.
- Our beer course is taught by a craft beer brewery owner and a craft beer judge.
- All beers are carefully and impartially selected from different recognized beer suppliers to suit the genuine needs of the courses.
Programme Details
This programme consists of 32 face-to-face teaching hours, including 21 Lecture hours and 11 hours for visits to craft beer breweries and craft beer bar (with food and craft beer pairing).
SYLLABUS
No. | Topic |
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1 |
Brief introduction of Beer and Craft Beer |
2 |
Basic Ingredients of Craft Beer |
3 | Craft Beer Brewing Process (Hot Side) |
4 | Craft Beer Brewing Process (Cold Side) |
5 |
Craft Beer Appreciation – Tasting Techniques |
6 |
Craft Beer Brewery – Startup and Operation
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7 | Beer Judging |
8 |
Craft Beer Business and Bar Operation
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ASSESSMENT AND AWARDS
Type of Assessment | Description |
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Examination (1.5 hours) |
Part A - Theory (70%): Multiple Choice Questions and Short Answer Questions Part B - Blind Tasting (30%): Blind Tasting of 2 Craft Beers - Description and assessment of 2 Craft Beers and answer Short Questions |
Note: Students may apply to resit the Exam if they are unsuccessful, subject to a fee.
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded the Certificate for Module (Craft Beer Brewing and Appreciation) within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.
HKU SPACE Wine Alumni Association (WAA)
Students are eligible to be a member of HKU SPACE Wine Alumni Association (WAA) after completion of the course. On a regular basis, the executive committee will post the latest updates and promotional materials on the availability of the seminars and events, discounts and offers on the Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hkuspacewaa; Email will also be sent for information.
Life Membership Fee is HK$200 to current students and alumni of all HKU SPACE wine/spirits/sake/beer programmes. Majority of WAA events are hosted by leading figures in the wine industry. All events are exclusive to members, and sometimes with their guests.
Future Events
- Wine tastings
- Wine dinners
- Master classes
- Wine seminars
- Idea sharing programmes
Application Code | 2235-1728AW | - |
Modules & Class Details
Class Details
UPCOMING CLASSES
Application Code | 2235-1728AW (Confirmed class) |
Date and Time |
9, 16, 23, 30 July; 13, 20, 27 August 2024 (Tuesday) 7:00pm - 10:00pm
1st brewery visit: 6 August 2024 (Tuesday) 10:00am - 4:00pm (1-hour lunch break included)
2nd brewery visit and bar visit: 3 September 2024 (Tuesday) TBC (daytime - 3 hours brewery visit & 3 hours bar visit) |
Teacher |
Perry Lam, Kenneth Ho, Nick Ho |
Test |
10 September 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
Application Deadline | 3 July 2024 |
- The programme team reserves the right to change the above timetable if necessary.
- All classes are subject to sufficient enrolment.
Our beer Teacher
Mr. Perry Lam
Perry is a young entrepreneur and the Founder of H.K. Lovecraft, and he has great passion and in-depth knowledge towards craft beer. During his education at the Military College of South Carolina, U.S., he was able to experience the Craft Beer Movement in the U.S., where he developed his interest and passion for beer. He then went to the renowned institution, the World Brewing Academy, to learn everything about beer brewing and he was qualified as a Master Brewer in Germany and United States. At H.K. Lovecraft, Perry demonstrates his dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism for beer brewing, and he hopes to bring his learned art and craft of beer to Hong Kong, so that the Hong Kong community can enjoy fresh beer brewed locally.
Mr. Kenneth Ho
Kenneth is the co-founder of beer community Hong Kong Beer Geeks and board member of Hong Kong Craft Beer Association, an active member aiming to connect the beer industry with beer drinkers. Dedicated to spreading the craft beer culture, he has been teaching beer courses from appreciation, food pairing to Home brewing. He is also a certified BJCP Judge for different competitions in Hong Kong and beyond. He is also a co-owner of the local bottleshops Cave Beer Point and Craft Logic. With his spoiled palate in experience with thousands of good beers, he loves judging which helps connecting all beer lovers around the world.
Mr. Nick Ho
Nick is one of the key persons in craft beer industry in Hong Kong. He is the founder of “Beer Geeks Generation”, co-founder of beer community “HK Beer Geeks”. Also, he has been the board member of “Craft Beer Association of Hong Kong” for over 5 years. Dedicated to promoting the craft beer culture, Nick was an instructor of beer appreciation and food pairing workshops and was often invited to offer beer lectures. He is also the beer advisor of “Malt & Spirits Magazine” in 2017. Nick is a certified BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) Judge and he is also one of the beer panel chairs in Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition, with numerous judging experiences in many international beer competitions in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore etc.
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
- HK$8,800 per programme inclusive of:
1. learning materials in English
2. at least 40 different types of beers and craft beers for tasting
3. visit to two craft beer breweries
4. visit to a craft beer bar (with food and craft beer pairing)
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall be aged at least 18 years or above, and do not have any health problems that make them unfit for beer tasting.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses | ||
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Certificate for Module (Craft Beer Brewing and Appreciation) 證書 (單元 : 手工啤酒之釀造及鑑賞) |
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COURSE CODE 43C143013 | FEES $8,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8483 |
Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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Certificate for Module (Craft Beer Brewing and Appreciation)
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Enrolment Method
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1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay
Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:
- bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
- or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.
4. Online Payment
Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment for details.
Notes
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If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.
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Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment.
- In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
- Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
- HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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