Beer Quality: Freshness

In this third course of the Beer Quality Series on beer freshness, led by distinguished professor Charles Bamforth, Ph.D, you will learn about beer flavor preconceptions, expectations, and causes of flavor instability. You'll also learn about the science of flavor change and the study and process impacts of flavor stability. In addition, you will review light instability and how it can lead to skunking

• Understand the science behind beer freshness and flavor stability
• Evaluate and measure freshness using various methods
• Identify causes of flavor changes and manage them
• Apply procedures to maintain freshness quality during processing

• Basic familiarity with beer industry terminology
• Readiness for practical, applied exercises