bergman1118
Well-Known Member
Hey, i'm pretty new to the forum, and just had a question concerning my future career options...
I'm a chemistry major, finishing up my final year (5th year.. floated around for a bit not knowing what I wanted to do).. when i graduate with my BS in chemistry I'll be considered a certified chemist.. I have been very interested in beer/brewing since I was 19.. even earlier actually.. but was never allowed the opportunity to partake in my friend's dad's brewing endeavors!
I currently do research involving SPME (solid phase micro extraction) analysis of volatile flavor and aroma compounds in beer (also working on methods for testing mead, hops, and other wines), and from what I understand this fairly new analytical technique is often used for quality control purposes in beer brewing (as well as other food applications).
I guess what I am basically asking is this: is there a big demand right now for quality control personnel at breweries (more specifically micro)? Is this a realistic field to get into? Anybody out there have any experience in this field or know any other careers that can meld chemistry and brewing? One of my professors (and sort of mentor) is an avid homebrewer, and I would expect him to have some answers for me but he has been impossible to get a hold of recently.. so any help/ insight would be greatly appreciated!
I'm a chemistry major, finishing up my final year (5th year.. floated around for a bit not knowing what I wanted to do).. when i graduate with my BS in chemistry I'll be considered a certified chemist.. I have been very interested in beer/brewing since I was 19.. even earlier actually.. but was never allowed the opportunity to partake in my friend's dad's brewing endeavors!
I currently do research involving SPME (solid phase micro extraction) analysis of volatile flavor and aroma compounds in beer (also working on methods for testing mead, hops, and other wines), and from what I understand this fairly new analytical technique is often used for quality control purposes in beer brewing (as well as other food applications).
I guess what I am basically asking is this: is there a big demand right now for quality control personnel at breweries (more specifically micro)? Is this a realistic field to get into? Anybody out there have any experience in this field or know any other careers that can meld chemistry and brewing? One of my professors (and sort of mentor) is an avid homebrewer, and I would expect him to have some answers for me but he has been impossible to get a hold of recently.. so any help/ insight would be greatly appreciated!
