BEV 101 - Foundations in Beer

Course Description

This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the world of beer. It also explores emerging trends in the modern beverage landscape. Students will develop a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding of beer and its significance within the beverage industry. An opportunity to receive certification in responsible alcohol service training is included. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

1

Lecture Hours

1

Required Prerequisites

CUL 110

Corequisites

BEV 102

General Education Outcomes supported by this course

Communications - Direct

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:
  • Explain the processes and technologies used to produce beer.
  • Recognize each of the beer styles and their characteristics.
  • Interpret labels and online information to become an educated consumer and make informed purchase decisions.
  • Recommend beer that complements a food course or choice.
  • Identify different types of beer and explain their ideal serving temperatures, glassware, and traditional presentation standards.
Application:
  • Apply and understand how to use deductive reasoning skills to connect sensory data with beer-making variables and geographical influences, supporting informed conclusions about the beer profile.
Integration:
  • Relate the influences that geography, climate, culture, and economies have on hop production worldwide and in relation to Michigan and the United States.
  • Relate ethical principles to management decisions.
  • Connect characteristics of beer styles to explain variations in taste and aroma.
Human Dimension:
  • Be aware of the impact of liquor laws, liability, and enforcement on the beer industry.
  • Become familiar with the alcohol-related laws in effect in most areas, as well as the ongoing controversies they generate.
  • Compare and contrast the types of businesses that make up today’s beverage industry.
Caring - Civic Learning:
  • Self-assess one’s ability to conduct oneself in ways that are consistent with personal and professional codes of behavior for the service of beer.
  • Commitment to excellence in beer service and developing an enthusiasm for sharing wine knowledge with guests.
Learning How to Learn:
  • Reflect on the environmental impact growing, harvesting, and producing crops have on our environment currently and what that impact will look like in the future.