Curated by: Teresa McGinley, Vanessa de los Reyes

Breweries have called Colorado home since the late 1800's, but In the last few decades, the craft beer industry has exploded. Home to Tivoli Brewing, Auraria is no stranger to this beer boom. Students at Auraria can learn the chemistry, operations, and marketing they need to excel in this industry. This month, learn more about Colorado beer, the brewing industry, and the science behind beer and fermentation.

  • Streaming Video
    Science of Beer Brewing

    Science of Beer Brewing

    by Films Media Group, American Institute of Physics

    So what's the science behind beer? A science journalist with a taste for beer, and some artistic talent, breaks down the brewing process in a few simple steps.

    Science of Beer Brewing

    Science of Beer Brewing

    by Films Media Group, American Institute of Physics

    So what's the science behind beer? A science journalist with a taste for beer, and some artistic talent, breaks down the brewing process in a few simple steps.

  • Streaming Video
    Women Who Brew: Breaking the Glass Ceiling for the Love of Beer

    Women Who Brew: Breaking the Glass Ceiling for the Love of Beer

    by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Hiltz Squared Media Group Inc, Films Media Group

    From both a marketing and a career-development perspective, the world of beer and brewing has long been male-dominated. Ads for major beer companies generally target men, and in the rapidly…

    Women Who Brew: Breaking the Glass Ceiling for the Love of Beer

    Women Who Brew: Breaking the Glass Ceiling for the Love of Beer

    by Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Hiltz Squared Media Group Inc, Films Media Group

    From both a marketing and a career-development perspective, the world of beer and brewing has long been male-dominated. Ads for major beer companies generally target men, and in the rapidly…

  • Streaming Video
    Brewed in America

    Brewed in America

    by Dan Chandler

    The history of brewing beer in America from colonial times to the present day, covering the processes involved, the success of smaller local breweries, the mass marketing of beer, and the…

    Brewed in America

    Brewed in America

    by Dan Chandler

    The history of brewing beer in America from colonial times to the present day, covering the processes involved, the success of smaller local breweries, the mass marketing of beer, and the…

  • Book
    The Tivoli: Bavaria in the Rockies (Discovering historic Colorado)

    The Tivoli:

    by Margaret Coel

    The history of the Tivoli. Colorado history of Germans in Denver and their contributions.

    The Tivoli: Bavaria in the Rockies (Discovering historic Colorado)

    The Tivoli:

    by Margaret Coel

    The history of the Tivoli. Colorado history of Germans in Denver and their contributions.

  • Ebook
    Beer: A Quality Perspective (Handbook of Alcoholic Beverages)
    Beer: A Quality Perspective (Handbook of Alcoholic Beverages)

    Beer: A Quality Perspective (Handbook of Alcoholic Beverages)

    by Julie Kellershohn, Inge Russell, Graham Stewart

    Beer is the only detailed book that specifically addresses the science of beer quality.

  • Book
    Froth!: The Science of Beer

    Froth!:

    by Mark Denny

    Best Beer Book in the United States of America, 2009 Gourmand World Cookbooks Awards

    Froth!: The Science of Beer

    Froth!:

    by Mark Denny

    Best Beer Book in the United States of America, 2009 Gourmand World Cookbooks Awards

  • Streaming Video
    The Brewmaster's Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food

    The Brewmaster's Table:

    by Garrett Oliver

    Garrett Oliver reveals the full spectrum of flavors contained in the more than 50 distinct styles of beer from around the world.

    The Brewmaster's Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food

    The Brewmaster's Table:

    by Garrett Oliver

    Garrett Oliver reveals the full spectrum of flavors contained in the more than 50 distinct styles of beer from around the world.

  • Ebook
    Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops

    Colorado Excursions

    by Ed Sealover

    Colorado is replete with natural beauty, and a history that reflects its wild and rugged character.

    Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops

    Colorado Excursions

    by Ed Sealover

    Colorado is replete with natural beauty, and a history that reflects its wild and rugged character.

  • Ebook
    Beer and Racism: How Beer Became White, Why It Matters, and the Movements to Change It (Sociology of Diversity)

    Beer and Racism:

    by Nathaniel G Chapman, David L Brunsma

    This unique book carves a path to examine the racial dynamics in the craft beer industry.

    Beer and Racism: How Beer Became White, Why It Matters, and the Movements to Change It (Sociology of Diversity)

    Beer and Racism:

    by Nathaniel G Chapman, David L Brunsma

    This unique book carves a path to examine the racial dynamics in the craft beer industry.

  • Book
    The Botany of Beer: An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 Plants Used in Brewing (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)

    The Botany of Beer:

    by Giuseppe Caruso

    This book is a beautifully illustrated compendium of the characteristics of the plants used in making beer around the world.

    The Botany of Beer: An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 Plants Used in Brewing (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)

    The Botany of Beer:

    by Giuseppe Caruso

    This book is a beautifully illustrated compendium of the characteristics of the plants used in making beer around the world.

  • Ebook
    Beer and Brewing in Medieval Culture and Contemporary Medievalism (The New Middle Ages)

    Beer and Brewing in Medieval Culture

    by John A. Geck, Rosemary O’Neill, Noelle Phillips

    This book is a cross-cultural analysis of the role that alcohol consumption played in literature.

    Beer and Brewing in Medieval Culture and Contemporary Medievalism (The New Middle Ages)

    Beer and Brewing in Medieval Culture

    by John A. Geck, Rosemary O’Neill, Noelle Phillips

    This book is a cross-cultural analysis of the role that alcohol consumption played in literature.

  • Book
    A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse: A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches, and CEOs
    A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse: A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches, and CEOs

    A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse:

    by Tara Nurin

    Author Tara Nurin shows readers that women have been—and are once again becoming—relevant in the brewing world.


Online Resources Highlights

Colorado Brewery List

Use this Colorado Brewery List Internet Resource

A map and listing of Colorado breweries and taprooms, including cider and mead.

Brewbound

Use this Brewbound Internet Resource

Brewbound is an industry trade publication providing comprehensive information about the beer space, analysis of industry trends and in-depth interviews with industry leaders.

Statista

Use this Statista Database

Statista can help users find market and consumer data on the beer industry

MSU Denver Beer Industry Program Degrees

Use this MSU Denver Beer Industry Program Degrees Internet Resource

Information about degrees MSU offers related to the beer industry.

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