Beer Quality Specialization

Brew Great Beer Every Time. 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.
This Specialization is intended for home and professional brewers seeking to advance their brewing skills conveniently from home. This series of five courses, provide brewers with an in-depth look over several weeks at how to brew great beer every time. Designed for brewers of all skill levels, this comprehensive series features creator and "The Pope of Foam”, Charlie Bamforth, who guides you through the key markers of beer quality: flavor, foam, color/clarity, freshness and quality systems.
What You Will Learn:
- Discover the science behind foam, how to measure and assess foam and how to achieve the ideal foam.
- Discover the science behind beer flavor, how to measure and assess flavor, and how to achieve the ideal flavor in beer.
- Discover the science behind beer freshness, how to measure and assess freshness, and how to achieve ideal freshness in beer.
- Discover the science behind beer color and clarity, how to measure and assess color, and how to achieve ideal color and clarity in beer.

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Beer Quality Systems (Coursera)

Ultimately, the difference between success and failure as a brewer is whether you consistently deliver a quality beer. Designed for brewers of all skill levels, this course is part of a comprehensive series where brewing legend Charlie Bamforth, Ph.D. guides you through the key markers of beer quality: flavor, [...]

Beer Quality: Freshness (Coursera)

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 [...]

Beer Quality: Color & Clarity (Coursera)

Welcome to Beer Quality: Color and Clarity led by distinguished professor Charles Bamforth, Ph.D. In this course, you will learn about beer color and how it impacts a consumer's perception of beer. Also discussed are the scientific factors affecting beer color and clarity. The methods of measuring and altering [...]

Beer Quality: Flavor (Coursera)

In this second course of the Beer Quality Series, you will learn about factors influencing the perception of flavor and the molecules that influence flavor. We also review methods of evaluating and measuring flavor, as well as methods of modifying flavor.

Beer Quality: Foam (Coursera)

As it is one of the most distinctive qualities of beer, achieving the perfect foam is a precise art. In this course, you’ll learn how foam affects the quality of beer. Designed for brewers of all skill levels, this online course is part of a comprehensive series where "The [...]