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Consistently producing beer that is free of off flavors and true-to-brand is of paramount importance to the success of any brewery. A trained human palate is a powerful tool and a sensory panel is an essential, fundamental element of any beer quality program. The resources in this section will empower breweries of all sizes to build sensory programs to help them produce the highest quality beers.
As many brewery professionals are well aware, sensory analysis is a complex field. Join our panel of three experts as they discuss what sensory means for small and mid-size breweries, and how outside laboratories can provide excellent support for teams …Read More
In 2015, the ASBC Sensory Subcommittee identified a major gap in raw materials research: no standardized method of malt sensory analysis. A small team, led by Cassie Poirier from Briess, pioneered a project to develop one. Since its advent and …Read More
Tailored for small breweries, this talk explores easy ways to empower your brewery team to build a sensory program using tools you already have. Leave with the knowledge and confidence to start now! Read More
While session beers can be challenging to brew, they present many opportunities to showcase a brewer’s skill as well as the flavorful and refreshing qualities of the beers themselves. A good session beer, whose moderate strength invites more than one …Read More
Originally identified by New Carlsberg brewery in 1904 as “necessary for bringing English stock beers into proper condition, Brettanomyces yeasts are today best known for their devastating effects on wine quality. Recent growth in the production of American craft saisons …Read More
During every beer fermentation, a countless array of flavor byproducts is produced. Most of these compounds add to the character and complexity of the beer, but some can be considered off-flavors. One of these offenders is the buttered popcorn quality …Read More
Only two commercial maltsters in the U.S. operate roasters to produce specialty malt. This seminar will present a basic understanding of the malting process before delving into the differences between producing malt on a kiln compared to producing malt in …Read More
A summary of key metrics to consider when evaluating the quality of white malts, crystal malts, and hops. Read More
Craft brewers use many hopping techniques to create aromatic and flavorful hop-forward beers. This presentation shares results from several studies in the Shellhammer lab at Oregon State University examining factors that affect aroma and bitterness using these techniques. Participants will …Read More
Join the conversation on beer and food pairing and the next steps being taken to bring science into how we pair. In this talk, we’ll take some of the key interactions we all experience during pairing and see if we …Read More
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