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The Brewing and Distillation can help jumpstart a career in craft beverage or brewing operations or get you started opening a brewpub or microbrewery.

The Schoolcraft College Brewing & Distillation Certificate Program is intended for those who are interested in starting a career in brewing, expanding their current brewing knowledge and practice, or considering opening a brewpub or microbrewery. The curriculum has been designed with direct input and participation by brewing professionals, owners of breweries and brewpubs and distillers. The program is designed by craft beverage professionals to meet industry needs, and also addresses potential issues faced by entrepreneurs aspiring to startup a microbrewery or brewpub in Michigan. The course of study introduces the science, operation, business, finishing, packaging and service of beer and distilled spirits, and prepares the student to pursue employment in a wide variety of positions in a craft beverage operation.

10/27/2026

JOB POSTING: Kickstand Brewing Company has an opening for a Cellarperson!

Ideally, the candidate would have a few years in the business and a production background. They are looking for someone well rounded that can jump into things with a base level of knowledge that can be fine-tuned. The job is 30+ hours a week (and likely a full-time 40 hours).

Head Brewer Joel Gillespie is the person of contact -- [email protected]

Photos: Kickstand Brewing Company

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10/26/2026

-- Larry Bell brewed the first commercial batch of Bell's Brewery b**r in Kalamazoo in September 1985 using an improvised 15-gallon soup kettle, a copper pipe wort chiller, and fermented it in plastic garbage cans?

These days, you can come to Schoolcraft and learn on the very latest brewing equipment. And who knows, maybe you too can go on to brew some of the most popular b**rs in America!

You can find more information about The Schoolcraft College Brewing and Distillation Technology program by clicking the link in the comments!

Photo: Bell's Brewery

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10/22/2026

Don't forget! We will be pouring at the Michigan Brewers Guild Detroit Fall B**r Festival THIS SATURDAY in The Eastern Market. We'll have 275 Kolsch, Motor City Gasser plus one of our porters and an Oktoberfest. There is a link to buy tickets in the comments. See you Saturday!

Photo Credit: Life in Michigan

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10/19/2026

One of the most valuable things about our program is that the classes are taught by industry professionals. Our instructors have experienced decades and decades of success in the brewing and distillation world. You want to be the next industry expert? Your journey starts at Schoolcraft! Learn more by clicking the link in the comments.

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10/16/2026

We want to join the chorus in congratulating Bearded Lamb Head Brewer and Schoolcraft alum Tim George! Tim's Chugga Chugga Milk Stout just won a gold medal at the Great American B**r Festival! We're so proud of you, Tim!

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10/14/2026

-- In Ancient Mesopotamia, b**r was considered a gift from the gods and a crucial part of their spiritual practices. There was even a goddess of b**r: Ninkasi.

Here at Schoolcraft, we can teach you the skills to brew b**r that even Ninkasi would worship.

Find more information in the comments!

10/12/2026

Come join us for a brew day here at Schoolcraft! We teach the art of brewing in the greatest detail. That attention to detail is why so many of our graduates go on to industry success. Want to learn more? Click the link in the comments!

Special happy birthday shout out to Program Director, Tom Block 🍻

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10/08/2026

Schoolcraft is joining our industry friends at the Michigan Brewers Guild Detroit Fall B**r Festival in the on Oct. 24th. There is a link in the comments for tickets! We can't wait to pour you a festival b**r! **r **rSchool **rFestival

10/05/2026

The students at the Brewing and Distillation School serve their b**rs in the The Craft Grille-Schoolcraft Brewery? And the food is good too! Come on down to Livonia and check us out - you won't be disappointed. **r **rSchool **r

10/01/2026

The craft brewing industry has evolved—brewers today aren't just enthusiasts; they’re food scientists, yeast whisperers, and operational strategists. Our hands-on program takes you from homebrewer or enthusiast to industry-ready brewing professional!

More information can be found in the link in the comments.

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Address

18600 Haggerty Rd
Livonia, MI
48152

Website

http://www.schoolcraft.edu/major/culinary-arts/brewing-and-distillation-technology/brewing-and-distillation-technology

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