{"id":24443,"date":"2018-01-09T18:56:51","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T02:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/?p=24443"},"modified":"2018-01-09T18:56:51","modified_gmt":"2018-01-10T02:56:51","slug":"brewers-association-announces-2018-research-grant-recipients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/brewers-association-announces-2018-research-grant-recipients\/","title":{"rendered":"Brewers Association Announces 2018 Research Grant Recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brewers Association<\/a> (BA)\u2014the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent<\/a> American brewers\u2014is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 Research and Service Grants Program, designed to further the development of a healthy and sustainable raw materials supply chain. This year, 17 grants totaling $432,658 were awarded to researchers and organizations across the country.<\/p>\n

Since the inception of the grant program in 2015, the BA has provided more than $1.2 million in funding for 60 projects\u2014addressing public barley and hop variety development, hop disease and hop aroma\u2014as well as supported affiliated national and state-level grower organizations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Brewers Association is proud to fund beer research and service grants in support of BA member breweries,\u201d said Bob Pease, president and CEO, Brewers Association. \u201cSupporting research that aligns with member priorities ensures a sustainable and profitable future for small and independent U.S. breweries.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis funding cycle represents a continued focus on ensuring a healthy and accessible supply chain that satisfies the unique requirements of independent craft brewers,\u201d said Chuck Skypeck, technical brewing projects manager, Brewers Association. \u201cWe are pleased to have the opportunity to partner with a diverse group of world-class researchers and institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Research and Service Grants funds are an important and valuable benefit to the industry. They connect the craft brewing community with world-class research capabilities at Oregon State University to solve technical problems facing the entire brewing industry,\u201d said Thomas H. Shellhammer, Ph.D., Nor’Wester professor of fermentation science, Oregon State University. \u201cI am honored that the BA has chosen to fund work in my lab since it allows me to work on industry-relevant scientific and technical issues that not only advance science, but answer important and practical questions faced by craft brewers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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2018 Grant Recipients<\/strong> (please see complete summary here: PDF<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Creation and Development of Better Germplasm Lines for All-Malt Barley Varieties<\/p>\n