437: Quality Control and Assurance in Brewing

The "Quality Control and Assurance in Brewing" course, part four of the Expert Beer Certification curriculum, delves into the essential practices and principles needed to ensure consistency and high-quality beer production. Focusing on every stage of the brewing process—from raw material selection to packaging—this course equips students with the tools and techniques to manage and control variability, maintain product stability, and adhere to industry standards. Topics include microbial control, sensory evaluation, water quality, fermentation management, and statistical process control. With a strong emphasis on both theoretical and practical aspects of quality assurance, this course is ideal for brewers seeking to perfect their production processes and uphold exceptional beer quality.