Grant: Engage Grants for universities

The craft beer sector leads the brewing industry in developing and bringing new and forgotten styles of beer to_x000D_ the market. Among the less-well-known styles, beers fermented using nontraditional microorganisms are_x000D_ seeing a surge in popularity in the market. While these styles have been mainly developed in Belgium, this_x000D_ project aims to survey, identify, and understand the indigenous and non-indigenous micro-organisms found in_x000D_ Ontario that have potential applications in controlled mix fermentations. The ability to understand, identify,_x000D_ and improve the performance of these microorganisms is of paramount importance for quality and consistency_x000D_ of beer products. In this project, Amsterdam Brewing Co. and the University of Toronto will identify and_x000D_ understand the behaviour of wild microorganisms and adapt indigenous strains to develop beers with novel_x000D_ organoleptic properties and consistency. Advancements in these areas will not only benefit Amsterdam_x000D_ Brewing Co. in Canada but will bring more interest in the Canadian and Ontario craft beer industry setting it to_x000D_ better compete and trade in other markets.