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📚 Summer Book Pack Scholarship 2026

Book Pack Scholarships are back! Brought to you by our generous sponsor, Frederick OTG / @The Finance Cafe, this is a fantastic opportunity for members to add incredible resources to their personal library.


Perfect Pairings for Your Summer Sips

Expand your knowledge with this curated collection of seven exceptional books:

  1. A Field Guide to 75 Perfect Pairings (Cheese, Beer, Wine & Cider) – Steve Jones

  2. Beer at My Table – Tonia Wilson

  3. Food and Wine Pairing in Three Steps – Jordan Shuler

  4. Cider Paired and Plated – Jennie Dorsey

  5. The Picky Bits Sommelier – Neil Ridley

  6. Pairing Beer with Everything – Em Sauter

  7. SWATCHBOOK: Wine + Cheese – Max McCalman

💡 Key Details & Eligibility

  • 💰 Estimated Value: Approx. $215

  • 🎟️ Availability: One seat (pack) available

  • ⏳ Commitment: Upon acceptance, you must commit to starting/utilizing this scholarship within 60 days.

Did You Know? > You can apply and be eligible for this scholarship as well as other Canadian or National scholarships without having to wait a year to apply again! You only need to follow through with your Pay It Forward commitment to remain eligible.

⏰ Deadline to Apply: July 15th
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NEW SCHOLARSHIP SUMMER 2026:
Back by Popular Demand! KPU Recipe Design Online Course

Scholarship Details

  • Seats Available: 2 seats

  • Value: Approx. $250 CAD each

  • Course Dates (either available):

    • July 14 – Aug 18

    • Oct 6 – Nov 10

Whether you're a hobbyist or an aspiring pro, Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) Recipe Design for Beer Enthusiasts course is the perfect way to unlock the secrets behind crafting unique and flavourful brews!

Join KPU Brewing instructor Alek Egi, an award-winning brewer and sensory expert, to level up your skills in this online, 6-module course. This program is designed for individuals with some homebrew or brewing experience and/or a basic understanding of brewing.

   What You Will Learn

  • Volume & Specs: Understanding product specifications and calculating batch volume.

  • Grain & Mash: Selecting grains and malts, determining grain weight, and performing mash calculations.

  • Water Chemistry: Calculating total water requirements (including mash and sparge volumes) and making necessary calcium (Ca) additions.

  • Hops & Temps: Determining strike water temperature, selecting hops, and predicting IBU (International Bitterness Units).

  • Yeast Management: Propagation, packaged yeast, yeast slurry handling, and related calculations.

  • Final Formulations: Calculating alcohol content, CO2 levels, and colour; mastering natural and forced carbonation, priming wort carbonation, and refining your final recipe.

   Why Take This Course?

  • Practical Skills: Gain hands-on, practical experience in recipe formulation.

  • Expert Instruction: Learn directly from an award-winning brewer with years of industry experience.

  • Level Up: Take your homebrewing and recipe development skills to the next level!

⏳ Application Deadlines

⚠️ For the July 14th Course Date: > Apply before July 10

⚠️ For the October 6th Course Date: > Apply before August 15