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Face-to-face workshop

Midland Section: Diploma in Brewing Module 1 Exam Revision Day

By the Midland Section

WEDNESDAY, 7 May 2025

9am - 4pm

Room C13
Bioenergy & Brewing Science Building
University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington Campus
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE12 5RD

The Midland Section invites Midland section exam candidates taking the Diploma in Brewing Module 2 (June 2025 exam) to an exam preparation session. This event is designed to help you review key syllabus topics, identify critical points to cover in your answers, and gain valuable insights from experienced professionals.

What to expect

During this session, you will:

  • Work alongside tutors and mentors to formulate responses for typical long-answer questions.
  • Cover topics from all 9 units including:
    • Raw Materials: Malt, Specialty Malts, Adjuncts, Water, Hops
    • Brewing Process and Technology: Milling, Mashing, Wort Separation, Wort Boiling, Wort Clarification/Cooling/Oxygenation
  • Go on a guided tour of the University of Nottingham's state-of-the-art 10 hl Process Research Brewery during the lunch break.

There is an on-site shop offering hot and cold drinks, light snacks, or feel free to bring your own.

Please note

  • Safety shoes and safety glasses are required. Please bring your own for the tour.
  • Accessibility requirements: Please let us know ahead of time if you have any specific needs.

Tutors

This event was put together to help CIBD candidates deepen their understanding of the exam material and it will be led by experienced industry professionals:

  • Zane Barnes - CIBD Life Fellow, Hon Assoc Professor, University of Nottingham
  • Mike Sayer - CIBD Master Brewer
  • And possibly a third tutor to join the session, TBC.

Why you should attend:

  • Obtain insights and tips for approaching the exam
  • Gain valuable perspectives from leading brewers and brewing tutors
  • Network with fellow brewing professionals and deepen your understanding

Tickets: FREE. 15 spaces maximum - book early to avoid disappointment! Applications for places must be by email request to the organiser:

Parking: Car Parking available on site at Sutton Bonington campus – pay on the day via Ringo App

Booking deadline: FRIDAY, 25 April 2025