Intermediate brew

Take your technique to the next level with the SCA Intermediate Brewing Course at The Coffee Academy. Do you already have experience with pour-over coffee and want to delve deeper into the variables that affect extraction? The SCA Intermediate Brewing Course is designed for those who want to refine their technique and develop a more precise, professional, and analytical approach to pour-over coffee methods.It’s aimed at baristas, coffee professionals, and enthusiasts with prior experience in pour-over methods or who have completed the basic level.What will you learn in the SCA Intermediate Brewing Course?Detailed analysis of the variables that affect extraction: ratio, grind size, turbulence, temperature, and timeMastery of manual methods and control of the cup profileUse of tools such as a refractometer to measure TDS and extractionDevelopment of optimized recipes based on origin, process, and coffee profile. Tasting and sensory evaluation techniques to adjust the brew. Troubleshooting common issues and fine-tuning variables across different methods (V60, Chemex, batch brew, AeroPress, Kalita, among others). Who is this course for? The Intermediate Brewing course is ideal for those who already have a foundation in pour-over coffee and want to advance toward more rigorous technical control. If you work in a coffee shop, your role focuses on quality, or you want to take advanced SCA exams, this course is for you.Official SCA Brewing Intermediate CertificationOnce you complete the course and pass the theoretical and practical exams, you will earn the SCA Brewing Intermediate certification, which is internationally recognized in the specialty coffee industry.