- Level Professional
- Duration 9 hours
- Course by University of California, Davis
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Welcome to Beer Quality: Color and Clarity led by distinguished professor Charles Bamforth, Ph.D. In this course, you will learn about beer color and how it impacts a consumer's perception of beer. Also discussed are the scientific factors affecting beer color and clarity. The methods of measuring and altering beer color are presented, as are ways to troubleshoot problems with beer color.Modules
Getting Started
1
Discussions
- Learning Goals
2
Videos
- Meet Your Instructor: Charlie Bamforth
- Introduction to Color & Clarity
2
Readings
- A Note From UC Davis
- Optional Textbook - COLOR & CLARITY: Practical Guides
The Significance of Beer Color and Clarity
1
Assignment
- Significance of Color and Clarity Review
3
Videos
- Significance of Color and Clarity - Part 1
- Significance of Color and Clarity - Part 2
- Significance of Color and Clarity - Part 3
1
Readings
- Textbook Reading (Optional)
Explaining and Measuring Color
1
Assignment
- Measuring Color Review
4
Videos
- Color Explained
- Measuring Color - Part 1
- Measuring Color - Part 2
- Measuring Color - Part 3
1
Readings
- Textbook Reading (Optional)
Chemistry of Color
1
Assignment
- Chemistry of Color Review
3
Videos
- Chemistry of Color - Part 1
- Chemistry of Color - Part 2
- Troubleshooting Color
1
Readings
- Textbook Reading (Optional)
Turbidity Problems
1
Assignment
- Turbidity Problems Review
4
Videos
- Turbidity Problems in Beer - Part 1
- Turbidity Problems in Beer - Part 2
- Turbidity Problems in Beer - Part 3
- Turbidity Problems in Beer - Part 4
1
Readings
- Textbook Reading (Optional)
Turbidity and Colloidal Stability
1
Assignment
- Turbidity and Colloidal Stability Review
3
Videos
- Turbidity and Colloidal Stability - Part 1
- Turbidity and Colloidal Stability - Part 2
- Turbidity and Colloidal Stability - Part 3
1
Readings
- Textbook Reading (Optional)
Factors Influencing Clarity and Stability
1
Assignment
- Clarity and Stability Review
3
Videos
- Factors Influencing Clarity and Stability - Part 1
- Factors Influencing Clarity and Stability - Part 2
- Factors Influencing Clarity and Stability - Part 3
1
Readings
- Textbook Reading (Optional)
Troubleshooting Turbidity
1
Assignment
- Troubleshooting Turbidity Review
3
Videos
- Troubleshooting Turbidity - Part 1
- Troubleshooting Turbidity - Part 2
- Troubleshooting Turbidity - Part 3
1
Readings
- Textbook Reading (Optional)
Troubleshooting Color & Clarity Scenarios
1
Assignment
- Troubleshooting Color & Clarity Scenarios
Course Summary
1
Discussions
- Self-Reflection
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Join "Beer Quality: Color & Clarity" with expert Charles Bamforth, Ph.D., and explore the science behind beer's appearance. This professional-level course delves into the factors influencing beer color and clarity, measurement techniques, and troubleshooting methods. Ideal for those in Science & Engineering, the course is available on Coursera with a 540-minute duration and Starter subscription. Perfect for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in beer quality.

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