Beer Styles and Sensory Analysis (FOOD10001)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The subject will introduce students to the economic, technological, historical and social aspects that have led to the development of distinctive styles of beer. Students will gain an understanding of what contributes to each style and how sensory assessment of beer is conducted. In addition students will learn about health impacts of alcohol and the responsible service of alcohol.

Note – Beer tasting is compulsory. Participants must be 18 years or over

 

 

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to :



  • Outline the major steps in the brewing process.
  • Describe how economic, technological and social factors have influenced the development of brewing.
  • Analyse how distinct styles of beer have arisen due to local differences in the brewing process.
  • Explain how sensory panels are organised and how sensory analysis is conducted.
  • Implement and explain the Responsible Service of Alcohol.
  • Describe the elements that contribute to sensory analysis of foods and beverages.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:

  • An ability to derive, interpret and evaluate social, historical, technical and economic information from a wide variety of sources
  • The ability to develop interdisciplinary knowledge and across broad discipline areas
  • Skills in observation, critical analysis and report writing
  • A capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research
  • An ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • Mid semester test approximately week 6 (10%)
  • Site Visit report (500 words) approximately week 8 (20%)
  • 1-hour practical exam approximately week 11 (30%)
  • 2-hour theory end-of-semester exam (40%)

Hurdle requirement:

Successful completion of a valid Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate.

RSA Training is provided during the subject (Approx. weeks 9/10). Students who already possess valid Victorian RSA certificates should scan them and email them to Dr Charles Pagel.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorCharles Pagel
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours44 hours (2 hour lectures and 2 hours practicals per week).
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019

    Semester 1 contact information

    Email: cpagel@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

This subject has an enrolment quota:

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

     Tasting Beer, 2nd Edition, Randy Mosher, 2017, Storey Publishing, North Adams MA.

  • Subject notes

    Note – Beer tasting is compulsory. Participants must be 18 years or over.

  • Breadth options

    This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 9 April 2025