2022 marks a milestone at the Siebel Institute of Technology. The highly respected brewing education institution, located in Chicago, Illinois, will be celebrating 150 years in service with a series of events throughout the year, including happy hours, an alumni event, social media shares on Facebook and LinkedIn, and a special anniversary beer collaboration.
John Hannafan, Vice President and Director of Education at Siebel Institute, says the coming year will be devoted to celebration of past achievements and preparation for the future.
“In 2022, we are commemorating the influence the Siebel Institute of Technology has had on brewing research and education,” says Hannafan. “We will be reflecting on our history and looking ahead to new opportunities and challenges.”
The Siebel Institute of Technology was founded to provide research on improving beer quality and stability. This was desperately needed at the time. Breweries in North American were expanding rapidly in the 19th century as the development of mechanical refrigeration and improvements in distribution brought by rail transportation took hold. Breweries needed assistance to ensure the freshest beer possible and the Siebel Institute of Technology fulfilled this need.
Much as happened at Siebel Institute of Technology over the past century and a half. Here are just a few of the highlights:
• 1872: Formal establishment by Doctor John Edwald (J.E.) Siebel, an immigrant to the United States from Germany
• 1900: Beginning of long courses in brewing education
• 1919: The passing of J.E. Siebel and the temporary suspension of brewing education during the Prohibition years
• 1980s: Introduction of short courses to provide technical training to new brewers
• 2000: Partnership agreement with the Doemens Academy in Munich, Germany, to create the World Brewing Academy (WBA) brand of brewing educational offerings with a global viewpoint
• 2002: The first web-based brewing education begins
“Just as Dr. J. E. Siebel envisioned when he created the Siebel Institute of Technology 150 years ago, today’s Siebel Institute strives to stay on top of the science, trends, changes, and challenges within the brewing industry, and always with an eye towards meeting the needs of the brewing industry,” Hannafan says. “We hope our alumni and friends will join us in recognizing our shared history and move with us into the future, ready for the next 150 years of educating the brewers of tomorrow.”
The importance of the Siebel Institute of Technology to the craft beer industry is indisputable and it is still regarded as the premier brewing education institution in the United States. To keep up with the celebration, be sure to check the Siebel Institute of Technology’s Facebook page and Linkedin page for more information about upcoming events. To learn more about the background of this brewing education provider and find out about courses, check online at www.siebelinstitute.com
Oh wow! I absolutely had no idea that there were beer brewing schools. That is super cool!
What an incredible accomplishment. There aren’t many companies that can last that long!
Wow, 150 years is a lot! More power to the institute! 🙂
Never thought of a brewing institute. Quite fascinating to learn about it
Brewing schools!? Now, this is the first time I’m hearing of this. How interesting.
Wow this is a long time of being in the industry and hope for them to be always successful!
Congratulations! 150 is a solid-long foundation year. It’s a great time to celebrate.
150 years! Congratulations! I love craft beer, but I never thought of attending a school to learn how to brew beer!
If you ever decide to brew beer for a living, Siebel is the school to attend!
I had no idea this school existed. Very interesting to know about this. So much science behind it all.
Wow….150 years is quite a while, I must say. I hope they keep up to their set-out objectives!
My brother would love this institute! He loves making his own alcohol. It’s so amazing that they have been around 150 years!
Chicago is one of my favorite non-coastal American cities. And I’m always learning more about what the second city has to offer!
150 years is amazing! I love you added the links to the books at the end so that people can be more informed.
Wow! That’s amazing. Congratulations, Siebel Institute of Technology! Personally, I would love to learn more about their programs.