BFPT 1150 Brewing Science

This course provides an introduction to microbiology and chemistry fundamentals, and laboratory practices in the brewing industry. Emphasis is placed on yeast biology, fermentation, and microorganisms in brewery/distillation and sanitation. Emphasis is also placed on elements impacting brewing/distillation including ingredient analysis/fermentation/production chemicals, and properties of gasses/liquids, pH, and pressure. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic chemistry principles/laboratory techniques to assess/control chemical properties associated with major products of the alcoholic beverage industry. Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of microbiology, laboratory techniques, and commonly used analysis methodologies applied in the brewing industry.
4 credits

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

BFPT 1100, BFPT 1105, BFPT 1110