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Education
Malting and Brewing Technology
We offer a 4 week international MSc level course on Malting and brewing technology. The course (in English) includes several pratical sessions (including brewing your own beer in our 5 hl. pilot brewery).
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Expertise
Genetics and genomics
We combine theory and experiment to investigate how biological systems work. Our research lies on the broad intersection of genetics, genomics, computation, biochemistry and molecular cell biology. We translate our findings into applications for the fermentation (beer, wine, bread, chocolate, ethanol) industry.
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Expertise
Malting & Brewing Technology
LIBR turns brewery concepts into mainstream solutions, from basic and applied research through scale-up services. We provide breweries and malt houses with a range of services aimed at optimizing beer and malt quality and operational efficiency, including evaluation of raw materials and process parameters.
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Work with us
The most innovative beer worldwide
We can produce prototype beers for evaluation and design and develop the process needed to produce your new beer, including selecting a suitable yeast strain, malt, adjuncts, hops and process. The combination of a created superior yeast strain with an exquisite aroma profile and innovative brewing technology led to the development of 'Surplus' beer (a fruity 6% Blonde).
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Expertise
Microbial Ecology
Using state of the art metagenomics techniques we focus on complex microbial community and ecosystem ecology of both natural and engineered ecosystems with an emphasis on the survival and spread of potential pathogens and spoilage organisms.
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Education
MOOC - Beer: the Science of Brewing
Free online course "Beer: the Science of Brewing". Discover how and why ingredients and steps in the brewing process result in today's beers.
Talks by renowed academics and brewmasters from famous Belgian breweries.
Course starts on December 31st. 
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Education
Postgraduate programme in Malting and Brewing Sciences
The 1-year postgraduate programme in Malting and Brewing Sciences at KU Leuven offers an in-depth understanding of all scientific and technical aspects of malting and brewing. Additionally, students learn first-hand about the current innovations in the malting and brewing industry, via the different company visits (in picture: visit to organic hop farm of brewery De Plukker in Poperinge) and classes taught by industry experts.
Service & Consultancy
LIBR provides services ranging from in-house consultancy to innovative research & development projects aimed at optimising quality and operational efficiency. Our analytical facilities are designed and fully equipped to serve the malting and brewing industry. Read more >>
Education
We offer a 4 week international MSc level course on Malting and brewing technology (in English). Read more >>
a KU Leuven Institute
- The Leuven Institute for Beer Research (LIBR) is embedded in the University of Leuven and unites specialized laboratories with a proven track record of expertise in beer- and beverage research and development in one unique research center.
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- LIBR is at the forefront of research in Belgium and beyond, with its research activities ranging from fundamental to applied industrial research.
Benefits
- We offer a multidisciplinary environment for research and development with practical applications in the beer and beverage industry.
- We offer direct access to top experts for innovation and support
- Via partnering we can offer you access to funding, an extra tool to stimulate and accelerate valorization of new technologies
- LIBR is the gateway to participation in a network of high-quality R&D programs at national and international level.
Contact us
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Postal Address
Leuven Institute for Beer Research
KU Leuven, Bio-Incubator
Gaston Geenslaan 1
B-3001 Leuven (Heverlee)
Belgium
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Tel.: +32 16 75 1399
Fax: +32 16 75 1391
Email: info@libr.be - Click here for contact details of the laboratories