SCA COURSES

SCA Brewing Foundation Course The Brewing Foundation course offers a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of coffee brewing. Through both theory and hands-on practice, learners are guided through various brewing methods using a range of devices. This course is ideal for beginners and provides the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to craft delicious brewed coffee. What You'll Learn: 1. Coffee Knowledge : Understand Arabica vs. Robusta, processing methods, and best practices for coffee storage. 2. Brewing Methods & Equipment : Explore manual brewers like V60, French Press, and AeroPress, and learn how to use essential brewing tools. 3. Brewing Guidelines : Master the 7 key elements of brewing: ratio, grind, time, temperature, turbulence, water quality, and filter type. 4. Brewing Techniques : Practice percolation (V60), immersion (French Press), and hybrid (AeroPress) brewing styles. 5. Brew Analysis : Learn to evaluate your brew by analyzing its color, aroma, taste, and body. 6. Equipment Maintenance : Maintain your brewing tools for consistency, cleanliness, and long-term performance. Certification: Upon successful completion of both the practical and theoretical exams, participants will receive the SCA Brewing Foundation Certificate. SCA Brewing Intermediate Course Take the next step in your coffee journey with the SCA Brewing Intermediate course at Corridor Seven Coffee Roasters. This intensive 2-day course is designed for experienced brewers and coffee enthusiasts ready to master their craft and earn an internationally recognized certification. Perfect for anyone who has completed the Foundation course, this program goes beyond the basics to deepen your understanding of the science and art of brewing. You will gain advanced coffee brewing skills through a mix of theory and hands-on practice, empowering you to consistently produce exceptional coffee. What You'll Learn Our comprehensive coffee brewing course covers essential topics to help you elevate your brews: 1. Advanced Brewing Principles: Learn the key variables that influence brew strength and coffee extraction for ultimate cup quality. 2. Sensory Analysis: Develop your coffee sensory skills to evaluate brews, assessing aroma, taste, body, and flavor with confidence. 3. Controlling Variables: Master the impact of grind size, brewing time, water temperature, and turbulence on your coffee. 4. Expert Techniques: Identify and correct common issues like under, over, and uneven extraction. 5. Roast Level & Water Chemistry: Understand the effect of roast level and the crucial role of water chemistry on flavor. 6. Professional Tools: Get hands-on with tools used to measure soluble concentration and calculate extraction yield. Certification: Upon successful completion of the in-person practical exam and the online written exam, you will receive your official SCA Brewing Intermediate Certificate. This credential is an industry standard for professional brewers and a significant step in your coffee education journey. SCA Brewing Professional Course The SCA Brewing Professional course is where science meets mastery. Designed for those who have completed the SCA Brewing Intermediate level, this advanced program takes you deep into the chemistry, physics, and sensory dimensions of coffee brewing. Over 21 hours (3 days) of focused learning, you’ll sharpen your analytical skills, refine your brewing precision, and earn an internationally recognized certification that sets you apart in the world of specialty coffee. Required: SCA Brewing Intermediate Exams: Written and Practical Time: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM (including breaks) (3 days) Course Fee: INR 53,100 (inclusive of GST) Your course fee covers all professional brewing equipment, study materials, and access to your SCA certification exams. What You’ll Learn The Brewing Professional course builds on prior knowledge and takes you into the heart of brewing science: 1. Advanced Coffee Knowledge Understand how roast level influences extraction, flavor, and sensory perception. 2. Brewing Methods & Equipment Explore how device shapes, bed depth, and filter media affect brewing outcomes. Learn how to select, calibrate, and optimize gravity brewers for precision brewing. 3. Brewing Guidelines Dive into the 7 Essential Elements of Brewing and master the relationships between grind size, particle distribution, brewing time, temperature, and turbulence. 4. Water Chemistry & Quality Gain an expert understanding of water’s origin, hardness, alkalinity, and treatment methods. Learn to test and modify water composition to bring out the best in your coffee. 5. Brewing Process Analyze each brewing phase from wetting and blooming to extraction and yield calculation while understanding how these affect sensory results. 6. Brew Analysis & Sensory Evaluation Measure soluble yield and concentration, describe a balanced brew, and use professional tools to interpret data and sensory feedback accurately. 7. Maintenance & Optimization Learn how grinder burr quality and replacement cycles affect consistency, and explore the sensory and technical impact of bypass brewing techniques. Certification: Upon successful completion, you’ll receive the SCA Brewing Professional Certificate, recognized globally as the standard for professional coffee brewers.