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Craft beer home-brewing, tasting and food pairing
「微醺、輕食」自釀啤酒入門

Course Code
HTMG9067
Application Code
2360-1335NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
5 hours
Language
Cantonese, suppl with teaching materials in Eng
Course Fee
Course Fee : HK$1950 per programme, including:
1. at least 4 different beers for tasting
2. a session on food and craft beer pairing
Deadline on 23 Nov 2025 (Sun)
Enquiries
28678483 / 25204607
28610278
sakehtm@hkuspace.hku.hk
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Highlights

Embark on an extraordinary brewing journey tailored specifically for beer-lovers and brewing beginners, where the art of crafting your own beer comes to life. Our captivating workshop offers a structured and immersive learning experience, carefully designed to introduce you to the fascinating world of brewing. Unlock the secrets behind the brewing process as our profession instructor will expertly guide you through each fundamental step. From selecting the finest ingredients to formulating your very own recipes, we'll empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create brews that will impress even the most discerning palates.

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This workshop is more than just a class; it's a vibrant community of passionate brewing enthusiasts like yourself. In addition to learning the relevant theories in class, there will be field visits and practical learning at the rooftop bar in Causeway Bay. On the outdoor terrace overlooking the beautiful Victoria Harbour, you can watch demonstrations of craft beer home brewing techniques and participate in some steps of the process. Meanwhile, you can also taste various craft beers developed and produced by this bar, which have won honors in multiple international beer competitions, including the World Beer Awards, the Australian International Beer Awards, and the Brussels Beer Challenge. Besides beer tasting, a team of chefs with extensive experience in Chinese and Western cuisine has created unique dishes, offering a distinctive culinary experience in the food and beer pairing sessions.

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Programme Details

The 5-hour workshop covers three main elements: (1) Theory and Demonstration; (2) Home Brewing Practice and (3) Beer Tasting and Food Pairing in a bar restaurant.

SYLLABUS

No. Topic Description
1 Theory and Demonstration

  • Introduction to Home Brewing 

    • Overview of home brewing: history, trends, and benefits

    • Understanding different beer styles and flavor profiles

    • Essential equipment and tools for home brewing

  • The Brewing Process 
    • Step-by-step breakdown of the brewing process: mashing, boiling, and cooling 
    • Introduction to fermentation 

  • Introduction to Beer Tasting and Evaluation 

    • Various beer styles 

    • Different favours and aromas 

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2 Home Brewing Practice

  • Demonstrating and practising equipment setup and sanitization techniques 

  • Demonstrating hands-on Brewing Experience 

    • Mashing, boiling, and cooling 

    • Introduction to fermentation 
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  • Addressing common brewing issues 
3 Beer Tasting and Food Pairing in a bar restaurant

  • Tasting for a commercial beer vs a craft beer*
    >HK Lovecraft Helles
    >Hong Kong Beer Co. Hazy Daze IPA 
    >Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier
    >Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen
    >Verhaeghe Duchesse de Bourgogne Flanders Red Ale
    >Guinness Special Export Stout 
    *for reference only, styles may change due to availability
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  • Food Pairing with Craft Beer*
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MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

Cantonese supplemented with English materials.

Application Code 2360-1335NW -

Venue

Class Details

upcoming class

Application Code

2360-1335NW
Date and Time

13 December 2025 (Saturday)

2:00 - 4:00pm (Lecture)

4:30 - 7:30pm (Bar restaurant visit)

Teacher

(Medium of Instruction)

Kenneth Ho

(Cantonese supplemented with English materials)
Venue Causeway Bay
Application Deadline 23 November 2025
  • The programme team reserves the right to change the above timetable if necessary.
  • All classes are subject to sufficient enrolment.

Our beer Teacher

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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.

 

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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

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$1950 per programme, including:
    1. at least 4 different beers for tasting
    2. a session on 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.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
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

  • 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.

  • 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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