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Master Brewers Program

Focus Session - Tying It All Together: Linking the Science of Thiols to Sensory and Practical Brewing

Thursday, August 14, 2025
3:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
Location: Springs Ballroom G-L
Description: New and emerging scientific research often lacks direct relevance to everyday brewing. This workshop will take a focused approach to exploring the complexities of recent thiol research, providing clear insights into how quantified amounts of these compounds truly affect the sensory experience of the final beer. Attendees will participate in a live sensory exercise to better understand how the measured amounts translate to aroma quality and intensity, and will also learn how additional aroma compounds can influence the perception of thiols. The session will conclude with a summary of how to incorporate thiol compounds into various recipes and the best practices discovered throughout the process.

Relevance: Brewers that thrive in the current environment, must learn quickly how to adapt and evaluate new trends and technologies. This focus session will take a trendy topic and bring it to practice with a fun sensory demo and discussion.

Learning Objectives:

  • Current summary of thiol research.
  • In person demo on thiol thresholds and sensory interactions.
  • Successful approaches to integrating thiols into beer recipes.