Czech Lager Barrel Program OBJECTIVES This seminar provides all the information about the process of aging Czech lager in wooden pitch-lined barrels. It covers the basic techniques for brewing Czech beer and answers questions on how to brew such beer at home or in your brewery. Learning objectives: – Understand how to design and implement a barrel-aging program for breweries. – Learn the procedures for preparing and filling barrels. – Explore the processes, procedures, and safety measures for using barrels. – Gain insights into creating beer recipes suitable for barrel aging.

LOCATION Czech Brewing School, Vik Brewery, Prague, Czechia, EU MODULE LENGTH/CLOCK HOURS 1 day/ 7 hours TOTAL COST Total: $279 Combining other programs will ensure you a discount. Contact us for more information!

Czech Brewing School U továren 999/31 10200 Prague 15 Czech republic IČ: 08575622 Contact info@czechbrewingschool.com phone: +420 793 954 411 www.czechbrewingschool.com

DESCRIPTION

A course on how to produce the original version of Czech lager anywhere in the world, using wooden barrels historically used for lager production. A two-day intensive course with unique information and techniques that will help you brew the original version of Czech lager. With our method, you will be able to incorporate this beer into regular production.

The origin of the production of Czech lager in wooden barrels

History and roots of Czech lager in wooden barrels
Original methods of production, storage, and care of the aged beer

Purchasing and preparing wooden barrels for barrel aging

Where to acquire suitable barrels, what the investment in their purchase will be
What the barrels should look like, selection process
Preparation, care, and storage of the barrels

Preparation and production process before filling into wooden barrels

Transfer of knowledge and procedures for recipe preparation
The individual stages of production before filling into wooden barrels – how to properly prepare the beer

Beer in barrels

Procedure for filling barrels
How to care for the beer during the aging process

Bottling from wooden barrels

How to bottle the beer into transport containers
Options for carbonating the beer
Possible further adjustments to the beer to ensure longer shelf life

Potential flaws during the aging process

Basic sensory analysis of beer in wooden barrels, description with an explanation.

 

Online learning

Possible to study online. Visit our website to www.czechbrewingschool.com to find out more.