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The Cause and Effects of ‘Hop Creep’ During Beer Production

UC Davis researchers examine how different types of yeast affect flavor profile

Crafting beer is a precise science. Brewers know that various types of yeast and different fermentation methods control how beer will taste. But a phenomenon known as “hop creep” can sometimes throw a brewer for a loop.

2022 Food Systems Innovation Award Recipients - Luxin Wang and Selina Wang

Food Science and Technology

Please congratulate Drs. Luxin Wang and Selina Wang for receiving a Food System Innovation (FSI) Award for 2022! You can see the full list of recipients in all categories here.

$4 Million Endowment Bolsters UC Davis Viticulture and Enology

Viticulture and Enology

The University of California, Davis, Department of Viticulture and Enology has received a $4 million endowment that will provide support in perpetuity for the kind of research and education that has made the department world renowned in its field.

The endowment, given anonymously, will fund unique projects that use and further develop analytical tools, advanced technologies and techniques, and equipment.

Which bread should you buy? Topher McNeil slices it up for you

Food Science and Technology

Christopher McNeil, a former Ph.D. student in Professor Carolyn Slupsky's lab (FSGG, Class of 2020), stars in an engaging and informative YouTube video for Epicurious, breaking down the text on the bread bag into easily understandable pieces.

Junior Specialist in the Wang Lab

Food Science and Technology

The position of Junior Specialist provides technical or specialized expertise in the planning and execution of research projects in a Biosafety Level II Laboratory. The Junior Specialist stays apprised of the research area and maintains technical competence in the designated area(s) of specialization. The role of this position is to provide specialized expertise in microbial food safety research projects of the laboratory of the Principal Investigator Dr. Luxin Wang.

UC Davis Students Create and Sell Iron Brew winning Scottish Ale

Food Science and Technology

The team of four UC Davis students who won this year's Iron Brew competition are now selling their prizewinning ale, which they have named, "Mighty Gale Ale".

Junior Specialist - Mills Lab

Food Science and Technology

Number of position: 2

The position of Junior Specialist provides technical or specialized expertise in the planning and execution of a research project. The Junior Specialist stays apprised of the research area and maintains technical competence in the designated area(s) of specialization. We’re seeking a Junior Specialist to join our research team studying the gut microbiome.

Junior Specialist in the Marco Lab

Food Science and Technology

The position of Junior Specialist provides technical or specialized expertise in the planning and execution of a research project. The Junior Specialist stays apprised of the research area and maintains technical competence in the designated area(s) of specialization. We are seeking a Junior Specialist to join our research team studying food and gut microbiomes.

Department Seminar Series - June 1, 2022

Food Science and Technology

You are invited to attend the LAST Food Science department seminar of Spring quarter on Wednesday June 1, 2022 at 4:10 PM. You can attend in person in room 1207 RMI South, or virtually by Zoom: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/98032142511

Andy Waterhouse Retires in June after 31 Years with the Department of Viticulture & Enology

Viticulture and Enology

Thank you to Professor Andrew Waterhouse for all he has done for the department and the university. He will be retiring at the end of June 2022. He has served as department chair, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, and, most recently, Director of the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science. He has been a great mentor to many students and is always ready with an industry connection when a student is looking for that first internship.

Heard it Through the Grapevine

Viticulture and Enology

Welcome to Luis Diaz-Garcia!

The Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis is excited to announce that Luis Diaz-Garcia will be joining the department as a new faculty member and grape breeder, starting July 1, 2022! Welcome to UC Davis V&E! Ted Rieger has written a nice introduction to Luis, which can be found here.

Extension Summary: Spring 2022

Viticulture and Enology

The UCD V and E Extension team hosted 10 events between February 10, 2022, through May 23, 2022. We brought UC Davis V&E On the Road Programs to Santa Barbara (February 22, 2022), Santa Cruz (March 24, 2022), and virtually to the Central Sierra (Foothills) on March 31, 2022.

Department Seminar Series - May 25, 2022

Food Science and Technology

You are invited to attend the Food Science department seminar on Wednesday May 25, 2022 at 4:10 PM PDT.

Course Profile: VEN 125L

Viticulture and Enology

VEN 125L Sensory Evaluation of Wine Laboratory
Hildegarde Heymann

The sensory evaluation of wine laboratory tries to do four things simultaneously, in only 10 weeks! The four objectives are:

Research Profile: Montpetit Lab

Viticulture and Enology

The people: Research in the Montpetit lab is driven by a dedicated group of scientists at the undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, and staff levels. Current members of the lab arrived here at UC Davis from other parts of California, the US, Canada, and Japan.

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