Brewing a Future

  Schools That Offer Classes in Brewing and Fermentation Science It’s kinda wild to think that brewing beer, something so rooted in tradition and craft, has found its way into university curricula. Yet here we are. A handful of standout programs like UC Davis, The Siebel Institute of Technology, Appalachian State University, Cornell, and Auburn have put brewing and fermentation science on their academic map. At first, that might sound a bit out there, almost like a joke. But once you break down what goes into the process—science, precision, chemistry—it starts to make a lot more sense. One can imagine that these institutions offer more than just a casual nod to beer-making. The depth of study includes understanding the biology behind fermentation as well as the technical know-how to produce a consistent, quality product. This educational direction reflects the growing seriousness of craft beer as both art and science, which might surprise those who assume beer making is just a home...