PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested in Applying?
Join the next generation of fermentation scientists and brewing innovators.
Step 1
Attend or Watch the Info Session
Please attend our info session! If you missed the session, please watch the recording before applying. It covers eligibility requirements, the course sequence, brew day expectations, and what to expect from the program.
Have questions after watching? Reach out to the BRIN advisor at brewinginnovation@uoregon.edu.
Step 2
Check Your Eligibility
Before applying, make sure you meet these requirements. All eligible applicants are considered regardless of major.
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Academic Standing
You must have completed at least one full academic year at university before the program begins.
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Terms Remaining
You must have a minimum of four academic terms remaining until degree completion when the cohort begins.
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Age Requirement
You must be 18 years or older. Oregon state law allows students 18+ to participate in brewing courses, including tastings.
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No Prior Experience Needed
No previous brewing or beer knowledge required. The program teaches everything from tasting fundamentals to advanced brewing techniques.
Step 3
Submit Your Application
The application is simple and takes only a few minutes. Here's how the process works from start to finish.
Indicate Your Interest
Complete the general interest form to get on our radar and receive updates about info sessions and application openings.
Attend an Info Session (or Watch the Recording)
We strongly encourage all prospective applicants to attend an info session or watch the recorded version before applying. It covers everything you need to know about the program, including brew day scheduling and course expectations.
Submit Your Application
Complete the online application form before the deadline of February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM. There is an annual application process — a new cohort is selected each year.
Receive Your Decision
Decisions will be communicated to all applicants. Accepted students will begin the program in the Spring.
What You'll Take
Course Sequence
The minor runs over four consecutive terms — from Spring of one year through Spring of the following year. All courses are 4 credits.
Spring — Year 1
BRIN 221
Tapping into the World of Beer and Brewing
An introduction to beer styles, brewing science, and the innovation process. Includes one brew day in Week 5.
Fall — Year 1
BRIN 322
Advanced Brewing Laboratory
Hands-on advanced brewing with three brew days. Deep dive into process science, fermentation, and quality analysis.
Winter — Year 2
BRIN 323
Brewing Innovation: Past, Present, and Future
Explores beer's history, culture, and what the future of brewing might look like through an innovation lens.
Spring — Year 2
BRIN 424
Capstone: Interdisciplinary Beer Design Lab
A culminating capstone project where students conceive, brew, brand, and present an original beer concept.
Important to Know
About Brew Days
Brew days are a required part of every course and happen on Fridays. They begin between 8:00 and 10:00 AM and last approximately five hours — you must be available for the full session.
Students with scheduling conflicts must make arrangements in advance to participate. Brew day dates are posted on the Courses page.
Open lab periods throughout the week also allow students to prepare materials and monitor fermentations — these are scheduled to accommodate student availability.
Application Deadline
February 5, 2026
5:00 PM
Decisions Announced
February 20, 2026
Cohort Begins
Spring 2026