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Oldest U.S. Brewing School Moving Classes From Chicago to Montreal on Jan. 1, 2026

School leaders cite tougher U.S. visa rules for international students as the driver for the move.

Overview

  • Siebel Institute said its North America classroom operations will relocate to 3035 rue Sainte-Catherine E in Montreal effective Jan. 1, 2026.
  • Leaders pointed to recent U.S. regulatory changes that have made in-person attendance harder for its majority international students.
  • The relocation follows a review of operational costs and industry trends and is described as a step that aligns with global brewing dynamics.
  • The Montreal site will be co-located with Lallemand’s new Baking Academy and Application Technology Training Facility near Molson’s original brewery location.
  • Lallemand, which has owned Siebel since 2000, noted public support for the move from Doemens Academy in Munich, its World Brewing Academy partner.