BIOL 85301Brewing Science and Raw Materials

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Brewing Science and Raw Materials is a fundamental and comprehensive course covering the commercial production of beer and the underlying scientific principles. Beer is brewed from skilled combination of water, barley malt, hops and yeast. In this course, students will learn the science and process of brewing from grain to glass with emphasis on raw material quality and impact on process product. In addition, the brewing process will be discussed including the: mill, mash, lauter, boil, whirlpool, fermentation, conditioning, packing, and draft dispense. With attention to process and critical control points, students will learn how to consistently and efficiently brew quality beer.