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Versuchs- und Lehranstalt für Brauerei in Berlin (VLB) e.V. is located in Berlin and is thrilled to offer its expertise in recipe development for a brewery. Recipe development is the art and science of creating and refining beer recipes to achieve a desired flavour profile, aroma, and overall quality. Understanding and mastering the techniques of recipe development can elevate your brewing skills to new heights, enabling you to craft unique and memorable beers. This seminar covers the essentials of recipe development within a brewery, guiding you through the process of designing and fine-tuning beer recipes. Participants will learn how to balance malt sweetness with hop bitterness, choose the right yeast strains for desired fermentation characteristics, and incorporate speciality ingredients to enhance flavour and aroma. Additionally, the seminar will provide an overview of sensory evaluation techniques to assess the quality and consistency of your beers.
Moreover, we are excited to announce that our workshop will include a special segment on utilizing AI and machine learning in recipe development, brought to you by our esteemed partner iWORT. This cutting-edge approach will show how data-driven techniques can revolutionize how we create and perfect beer recipes. By leveraging AI and machine learning, brewers can analyse vast amounts of brewing data to uncover patterns, predict outcomes, and optimize recipes for specific goals. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of traditional and modern approaches to beer recipe development. Whether you are looking to create a new flagship beer or experiment with seasonal brews, this seminar will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in the exciting and evolving world of brewing.
| 5 September 2024 | Timing: 1130 - 1330 hrs |
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Introduction to Recipe Development
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Sensory
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Overview of Malt
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Overview of Hops
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Practical Block
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How AI Can Help
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Demonstration of AI tools that can automate the process of adjusting malt and hop quantities based on recipe requirements. |
Jan Biering currently Head of Research Institute for Beer and Beverage Production (FIBGP) and consultant. Since 2021, he is responsible for the Research Institute for Beer and Beverage Production, including consultancy in breweries worldwide with a focus in technological issues, recipe development and troubleshooting and microbiological issues. He is also involved in education and training for different courses at the VLB that includes the craft brewing course to the certified brewmaster course.
Earlier he was the plant manager, Schlossbrauerei Schwarzbach from 2003-2011and was responsible for beer production from raw material intake till final filled product in bottles and kegs. Responsibilities included brew house work, fermentation and filtration. His field of activity included Quality management, consumer relations and production of alcohol-free beverages.
Jan has a Dipl.-Ing Biotechnology/ Brewing science (1997-2003) which he received from the Technical University of Berlin/Germany and has also done an apprenticeship as brewer and maltster (1995- 1997) at Kulmbacher Brauereien, Kulmbach, Germany.
Gayatri Mehta currently serves as a Research Assistant at VLB Berlin, a renowned institute in the brewing industry. Her involvement spans research, training, education, and service provision. In the Department of Bioprocess Engineering and Applied Microbiology (BEAM), Gayatri focuses on advancing fermented beverages like Kombucha through pioneering research to enhance quality and flavour. With a brewing journey that began at the Barking Deer Brew Pub and Restaurant in Mumbai (2013-2014), Gayatri managed the entire production process, from ingredient sourcing to quality control. She handled various tasks, including CIP, malt milling, brew house operation, yeast pitching, and sensory evaluation. At the Research Institute of Beer and Beverage Analysis (FIBGA) at VLB Berlin (2018-2022), Gayatri significantly contributed to commercial turbidity analysis, shelf-life research, and stability studies. Her expertise extended to the Research Institute for Spirits, Analytical Technology, and Sensory Analysis (FISAS), where she led protein analysis and innovative projects, including a rapid forced aging test for beer. Active in sensory panels, she demonstrated her nuanced sensory evaluation skills. Gayatri holds a Master's degree in Biological Sciences from the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai (2010-2013). Her dedication to professional growth led her to become a certified Brewmaster from VLB Berlin in 2015.
A seasoned professional with extensive expertise in brewing and data science. With a rich background in creating unique beers and optimizing brewing processes, Ankur has worked with leading beer companies like ABInBev, United Breweries, and SABMiller. Leveraging AI, machine learning, and data analytics, Ankur has successfully implemented innovative solutions to enhance product quality and operational efficiency in the brewing industry. As the founder of iWort, Ankur continues to drive advancements in brewing technology, helping breweries improve their processes, develop new recipes, and maximize sales.
