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Beer Quality: Flavor
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by University of California, Davis
  • Offered by

About

In this second course of the Beer Quality Series, you will learn about factors influencing the perception of flavor and the molecules that influence flavor. We also review methods of evaluating and measuring flavor, as well as methods of modifying flavor. In addition, you will learn about how to address individual quality issues from the standpoint of: the basic underpinning science, the practicalities of the issue pertaining to brewing and its associated activities, quality assurance and quality control parameters, and a troubleshooting guide.

Modules

Getting Started

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Learning Goals

2 Videos

  • Meet Your Instructor: Charlie Bamforth
  • Introduction to Flavor

2 Readings

  • A Note From UC Davis
  • Optional Texbook - FLAVOR: Practical Guides

The Flavor of Beer: What Our Senses Tell Us

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Flavor of Beer: What Our Senses Tell Us Review

2 Videos

  • Beer Flavor and Human Senses - Part 1
  • Beer Flavor and Human Senses - Part 2

1 Readings

  • Textbook Reading (Optional)

The Flavors of Beer: Sniffing and Sipping

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Flavors of Beer Review

2 Videos

  • The Flavors of Beer; Sniffing and Sipping - Part 1
  • The Flavors of Beer; Sniffing and Sipping - Part 2

1 Readings

  • Textbook Reading (Optional)

The Molecules of Flavor: Part 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Molecules of Flavor Review

2 Videos

  • The Molecules of Flavor - Part 1
  • The Molecules of Flavor - Part 2

1 Readings

  • Textbook Reading (Optional)

Metabolism

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Metabolism Review

1 Videos

  • A Brief Look at Metabolism

The Molecules of Flavor: Part 2

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Chemistry of Flavor Review

4 Videos

  • Chemistry of Flavor - Part 1
  • Chemistry of Flavor - Part 2
  • Chemistry of Flavor - Part 3
  • Chemistry of Flavor - Part 4

1 Readings

  • Textbook Reading (Optional)

The Molecules of Flavor: Part 3

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Molecules of Flavor Review

1 Videos

  • The Molecules of Flavor - Part 3

1 Readings

  • Textbook Reading (Optional)

Quantifying Flavor

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quantifying Flavor Review

1 Videos

  • Quantifying Flavor

1 Readings

  • Textbook Reading (Optional)

A Feast of Variables

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Feast of Variables Review

2 Videos

  • A Feast of Variables - Part 1
  • A Feast of Variables - Part 2

1 Readings

  • Textbook Reading (Optional)

Troubleshooting Flavor Scenarios

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Troubleshooting Flavor Scenarios

Course Summary

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Self-Reflection

Auto Summary

Discover the science behind beer flavor in this specialized course. Explore factors influencing flavor perception, key molecules, evaluation methods, and modification techniques. Taught by experts, it covers brewing quality issues, quality assurance, and troubleshooting. Ideal for professionals, this 540-minute course is available on Coursera with a starter subscription.

Charles Bamforth
Instructor

Charles Bamforth