Anheuser-Busch donates $250K to CSU fermentation program

FORT COLLINS – The Anheuser-Busch Foundation today donated $250,000 to Colorado State University’s Fermentation Science and Technology program, to fund the renovation of academic space and the hands-on lab at CSU.

A bachelor’s degree program in Fermentation Science and Technology was launched in 2013 as part of the school’s department of Food Science and Human Nutrition in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

CSU’s fermentation sciences program is the third of its kind in the country, according to a press release.

“Anheuser-Busch and Colorado State University share a commitment to the Fort Collins community, education and brewing quality,´ said Anheuser-Busch Fort Collins brewery general manager Kevin Fahrenkrog in a statement. “We work hard to bring adults the beers they love and look forward to helping educate the next great generation of brew masters.”

The program includes study of many more food products than beer.

“From cheese to tea to certain vegetables, we’ve seen interest in fermented foods and beverages grow year after year,´ said Mike Pagliassotti, head of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition in a statement. “We’re thrilled that this program has taken off so quickly and has become so popular with our students.”

on Facebook on LinkedIn