Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science in Brewing and Fermentation Science prepares students for employment within the brewing and/or fermentation industries.

Graduates of this program are able to

• describe and apply the biochemistry and microbiology principles that convert fermentable sugars into beer;
• communicate and work effectively with management, staff, and customers in a production brewing environment;
• understand and apply the technological and manufacturing processes required for brewing, and perform cost analysis of processing raw materials into finished product in order to calculate profit margins;
• maintain safe brewing and fermentation practices;
• explain the legal requirements associated with the selling and distribution of beer;
• demonstrate knowledge of the practical considerations that must be addressed to satisfy the requirements of regulatory agencies overseeing breweries, such as food safety, brew house safety, environmental compliance, and labeling; and
• identify and solve problems related to microbial, chemical, and physical threats using appropriate tests, and determine origin, type, prevention, and elimination of standard off-flavors in contaminated samples.