I was kindly invited by TUM Weihenstephan Chair Brewing & Beverage Technology to give an oral presentation at the annual scientific meeting. Since this event felt like a fairly important milestone in my brewing scientist/PhD journey, it seems apt to document my experience. This post was inspired by my friend Andreas’ recent post about his … Continue reading The time I presented at a brewing science conference in Weihenstephan| Hop & Schwein
In summer 2021, I started researching towards a PhD in Brewing & Beverage Technology in Berlin, Germany. Having submitted my dissertation and completing my MSc Brewing & Distilling degree at Heriot Watt University in December 2020, I was ready for the next challenge. My motivation to pursue a PhD is to gain a better technical … Continue reading A PhD in Brewing| Hop & Schwein
Earlier this month I submitted my dissertation and completed my Master’s degree in Brewing & Distilling at the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling (ICBD) at Heriot Watt University. Now seemed like an apt time to reflect upon the past 12+ months of study and share some thoughts. I hope that this information could be … Continue reading MSc Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University: a review| Hop & Schwein
Germany has an apprenticeship scheme like any other that allows young people to gain work experience, learn on the job and earn a bit of money and a qualification. However, the two unique aspects about the German apprenticeship schemes are the prestige it holds compared to similar schemes in the UK, for example, and the … Continue reading A guide to becoming a brewer in Germany| Hop & Schwein
Transparency is, in my opinion, a key factor that sets small breweries apart from macro breweries. Transparency manifests itself in numerous ways, whether it’s a brewery that offers tours to …| Hop & Schwein