Charles Bamforth, Ph.D., D.Sc., is distinguished professor emeritus at UC Davis and senior quality advisor to Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. He has more than 40 years of academic and professional brewing expertise, including senior roles with Brewing Research International and Bass Brewers. He is honorary professor at the University of Nottingham. A fellow of several organizations, including the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD), Bamforth recently retired as editor in chief of the Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) and has published extensively on beer and brewing. He is recipient of the ASBC's Award of Distinction and is past president of the IBD.
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Dive into the world of beer with 'Beer Quality: Foam', an online course designed for brewers eager to master the craft of creating perfect foam. This comprehensive guide, led by renowned expert Charlie Bamforth, explores how foam impacts beer quality, offering insights into flavor, color/clarity, freshness, and quality systems.
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Dive into the world of beer quality with 'Beer Quality: Flavor', the second course in a comprehensive series from Coursera. Explore how various elements influence the taste of your favorite brews, understand the role of specific molecules, and master the art of evaluating and modifying flavors. This course is perfect for beer enthusiasts, brewers, and anyone curious about the science behind what makes beer delicious.
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Dive into the world of beer with 'Beer Quality: Color & Clarity', a comprehensive online course led by Professor Charles Bamforth. Explore the science behind beer's color and clarity, understand their impact on consumer perception, and learn how to measure and improve these qualities in your brewing process.
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Explore the science behind beer freshness in this engaging course. Delve into flavor preconceptions, understand how flavor changes occur, and learn about processes that impact flavor stability. This course is perfect for brewers, quality control professionals, and anyone passionate about maintaining beer's optimal taste.
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Discover the secrets to producing consistently excellent beer with the 'Beer Quality Systems' course, part of a series by renowned brewing expert Charlie Bamforth. This final module delves into the critical systems required to ensure flavor, foam, color/clarity, freshness, and overall quality in every batch you brew.