ENGB 402 - Beyond Brewing: Specialty Beverage Production

Units: 2

Extends subjects covered in ENGB 401 with application to specialty beverage production. Introduces the history, physiology, microbiology and flavor contributions of wood to specialty beverages, and also the maintenance of wooden vessels. Explores the fundamental differences in fermentation and production of barrel-aged beer, cider, perry, and saké. Principles of distillation and its application to brandy will also be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): ENGB 401.