The Science of Beer
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In short- 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
- Online course - MOOC
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Are you interested in more than just the taste of beer? Discover what's in your beer, how it's made and marketed and the effect it has on your body and health.
Directly apply what you learn to your own business
Study at the best agricultural university in the world from the comfort of your own home
Plenty of opportunities to ask questions and to interact with other learners
Explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life
Why follow this course?
Have you ever taken a sip of beer and wondered why it tastes a certain way or what effect the alcohol has on your body?
In this course, you will learn all about beer, including how it's made, the raw materials used, it's supply chain, how it's marketed and the effect of beer consumption on your body.
After this course, tasting a beer will be an entirely new sensation: you will enjoy it even more since you will better understand what’s inside your drink. Not to mention, to be a responsible drinker it is important to know what effects beer has on your health. You will gain a natural view on this, allowing you to form your own well-grounded opinion.
This MOOC is developed by students of Wageningen University & Research in honour of the 100 year anniversary of the university. The students have received guidance from professors and experts in the field of food production, health risks, marketing, logistics and sustainable supply chains to ensure a high-quality learning experience for everyone. In this MOOC your teachers will truly be your peers!
So, are you interested in the science behind your beer? Register for this course now!
Highlights of this course
What you'll learn
- Understand the full beer supply chain and the impact of each production step.
- Describe the main raw materials, how they are cultivated, and how they influence beer styles.
- Design and compare production processes for different beer types.
- Gain insight into the historical context of beer and how marketers shape consumer behaviour.
- Explain how beer is processed in the human body and the related health effects.
Are you interested in more than just the taste of beer? Join the free online course and discover what's in your beer, how it's made and marketed and the effect it has on your body and health.
EdX prize finalist 2019!
Out of 2600 MOOCs, two WUR MOOCs are among the top 10 best MOOCs of 2019! Student-designed MOOC 'The Science of Beer' and 'Sustainable Tourism: Rethinking the Future'.
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6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week