BRW 105 - Raw Materials

Credits: (3)
Covers the basic ingredients used in brewing: malted barley (and other adjunct grains), hops, yeast and water. Provides an overview of the role various raw materials play in the production of beer and other food products and the importance of these ingredients in the flavor profiles imparted. Topics include hop varieties, barley types, breeding & selection, growing, harvesting, drying and malting of grains, yeast types, and water properties. Learn about the “grain to glass” philosophy and how local brewers are incorporating locally sourced raw materials into their craft beverage products.

Prerequisite: None.