INTRODUCTION TO WINE AND BEER MICROORGANISMS

Catalog description

Introduction to the basic principles of wine and beer microbiology and the variety of microorganisms frequently encountered in the wine making and brewing process. Yeasts, bacteria and molds play vital roles in the production of wine and beer, both beneficial and harmful. Students become familiar with the morphology, reproduction and sensory attributes of wine and beer microorganisms in order to understand their influence on winemaking and brewing and to be able to manage them effectively.