The Best College Course Ever: Intro to Beer Brewing

I really wish there had been a course like this offered when I went to college! Applachian State University is now offering an honors chemistry class that teaches college students the science behind making beer and wine. The professor, Brett Taubman, cites the connection between fermentation and chemistry as the basis of the class and a great way to get students interested in the science.

Taubman has high hopes for the class. He would eventually like to expand the class into a full major at the university. Students would graduate with a degree in fermentation science. Additionally, the program would be self-sustaining by selling the beer to local bars and stores.

As for the tricky subject of purposefully mixing college students and alcohol, Taubman and university feel that educating the students about the process of making beer will give them a greater respect for the beverage and help decrease its abuse.

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