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Oregon bubbles to the top of the craft beer industry

With one of the nation's only teaching breweries and an endowed chair in fermentation science, OSU offers students the opportunity to develop new brews while they learn subtle chemistry of taste and the innovations of business. Jobs on tap.

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Fermentation science

OSU Fermentation Science Program. Take a trip to the OSU Pilot Brewery to see what students majoring in fermentation science are learning about beer making. Research is conducted at OSU that benefits the microbrewery industry.

A Heady Success. OSU's fermentation science comes of age as Oregon bubbles to the top of the microbrew industry. 

Food and Fermentation Science Club. Students in the club gain hands-on experience developing their own beer recipes while having fun learning about fermentation science. 

Beer

Oregon: A Major Player in Microbreweries

OSU Alumni: Some legendary brewmeisters went to OSU

How to Host a Beer Tasting. Enjoy some suds with friends with this guide

Enology

Can Vino be More Keeno? OSU food scientists are testing a substance from egg whites that could help wine makers.

Viticulture and Enology together at OSU

The Oregon wine industry has a history of innovation. New wines promise economic and environmental dividends—and an exciting future. 

Finding Their Niche.  With the help of OSU researchers, Oregon growers are finding new markets for specialty products.

Playing With Food. An OSU scientist fights food-borne disease with a surprising collection of natural ingredients. 

Sensory science

Sensory Lab

Taste and aroma:  As the southern Oregon wine industry brings new wines to the table, a wine chemist explores the nuances.

A Matter of Taste: In one OSU laboratory the mouth is an important piece of equipment.

Beer Flavor Workshop: Participants learn how to discriminate differences in and then describe the taste and aroma of beer. This 3-hour workshop is designed for people who have limited to moderate knowledge of beer flavor identification.

Vineyard management

Soil Compaction in Western Oregon Vineyards: Tractor tire compaction is a ubiquitous feature in western Oregon vineyards.

Juiced: Wine industry innovations look promising for the state's economy and environment.

Barley

Barley World is an evolving web gateway to resources provided by the Oregon State University Barley Project. The principal area of research is in genetics and breeding, but fascinations with barley are many.

Hops breeding

The USDA-ARS Hops Breeding & Genetics program on the campus of Oregon State University is working to develop advanced hops germplasm and cultivars that incorporate superior pest and disease resistance, increased yield, and enhanced brewing characteristics.  

 

 

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