Overview
In this Beer Quality Specialization course offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Davis, you will have an in-depth look on quality beer that covers foam performance, the science of flavor, beer freshness, why the appearance of beer matters and quality systems.
Key Facts
This Specialization is intended for home and professional brewers seeking to advance their brewing skills conveniently from home.
This course explores the scientific foundations of beer quality, focusing on key elements such as foam, flavor, freshness, and color and clarity. Participants will learn how each of these characteristics develops, how to accurately measure and assess them, and how to consistently achieve ideal results in brewing.
In addition, the course examines the principles behind maintaining beer freshness and optimizing sensory attributes. It also introduces the quality systems required to produce high-quality beer, guiding learners in establishing and implementing effective quality programs within a brewing environment.
Advance your subject-matter expertise
- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
- Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from University of California, Davis
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Beer Quality
- Foam
- Flavor
- Freshness
- Color & Clarity
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Food Technology View 8 other Short Courses in Food Technology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Intermediate level
- Some related experience required
- This course is aimed at home and professional brewers who want to deepen their understanding of beer quality and improve their skills in evaluating and producing high‑quality beer.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residentsFree - Out-of-StateFree
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-StateFree
Additional Details
- This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.