FOOD SC 7000WT - Brewing Technology and Beer Production
Waite Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code FOOD SC 7000WT Course Brewing Technology and Beer Production Coordinating Unit School of Agriculture, Food and Wine Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Waite Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 10 hours per week (weeks 7-13) Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites Level I Chemistry and Biology (or equivalent) Incompatible FOOD SC 3550WT Restrictions Available only to Master of Science and Master of Viticulture and Oenology students Assessment Reports, proposals, sensory tests, presentation, final examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Richard Muhlack
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Discuss the role of the major raw ingredients in beer composition, quality and sensory properties. 2 Explain and apply the scientific and engineering processes by which raw ingredients are transformed during beer production. 3 Critique the sensory characteristics associated with the key international beer styles in modern production. 4 Identify the major faults in beers and describe the production, food safety and quality management practices for minimisation of microbial and oxidative spoilage. 5 Plan and implement the production of beer according to specified style and quality specifications University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
4,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3,4,5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
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Learning Activities Summary
Lectures (2 x 1h per week) will be used to introduce key principles while practical classes (up to 4h per week) will illustrate the application of theoretical knowledge introduced in the lectures.
Lectures will introduce the key principles of brewing technology and beer production, including detailed introduction to the principle raw ingredients (fermentables, malt, adjuncts, flavourings, hops), brewhouse operations, milling technologies, the processing stages (malting, milling, mashing and wort filtration, clarification, fermentation and conditioning/blending) and the packaging and marketing of the end product.
Practical classes will introduce students to the major industrial applications of brewing technology and beer production, including barley breeding, malting, and brewing at large and microbrewery scales. Sensory evaluation classes will present a comprehensive overview of beer tastes, flavours and aromas, and will also provide an in-depth introduction to the styles of beer presently in commercial production. Practical brewing exercises will develop the students’ skills in brewing, with small-scale full-mash brewing used to develop deep understanding of quality and sensory impacts associated with key stages of the brewing process. These practical exercises will illustrate the application of the theoretical knowledge introduced in the lectures.Specific Course Requirements
There will be planned field trips during a number of the practical sessions. Students will visit commercial maltings and breweries. -
Assessment
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Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome Beer styles report Formative & Summative Week 9 15% No 1,2,3 Beer sensory Viva Summative Week 10 10% No 1,3,4 Beer faults report Formative & Summative Week 11 10% No 2,3,4 Beer production written report Formative & Summative Week 13 25% No 1,3,5 Final examination Summative Exam Period 40% No 1,2,4 Assessment Detail
Beer Styles Report (15%):
The beer styles report will assess students’ knowledge of a range of styles of beer commercially available. A report of approximately 1500 words will be presented, in which a self-selected set of three contrasting beers, each representing a different beer style, are described. Details of ingredients, production and sensory attributes, and a brief history of the style, are to be provided.
Beer sensory Viva (10%):
A closed-panel viva will be conducted towards the end of the semester (around week 10), in which students will be presented with several commercial beers (some of which may be spiked with food-grade flavour standards to induce specific beer faults). Students will be required to orally identify and describe key sensory and quality attributes in each beer (appearance, colour, clarity, aroma, flavour etc) and provide an assessment of beer quality including the presence of any faults or quality issues. The assessment will ensure that students have achieved an understanding of beer key beer styles and sensory parameters, and are able to articulate these using an appropriate vocabulary.
Beer Faults Report (10%)
A detailed written report of 1500-words detailing three common beer faults will be presented, including sensory characteristics associated with the fault, acceptability of the fault in different beer styles, the cause(s) of the fault and typical prevention or treatment strategies
Beer production written report (25%):
A detailed written report, including an annotated flow chart describing the required production process for the beer style(s) produced by the class during the course. The report will be a maximum of 2,000 words in length, and must contain, in addition to full production information, a detailed evaluation of how closely the targeted beer style was matched, as well as identifying opportunities to where the brewing procedures or recipe used could be changed to improve the quality of the final product.
Final examination (40%):
A final examination will be held during the end-of-semester examination period that will assess students’ knowledge of all aspects of brewing technology and beer production covered in the lectures.Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
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