Brewing
the future

How a new concession stand

is educating and empowering

Colorado State University students

What is the concession stand Gifford Brews & Bites?

Hear from CSU's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition staff on the new stand's origins, establishment and overall purpose.

The students behind the
brews

A major that tends to be overlooked by students is the same field that has inspired learners to combine their scientific and creative passions.

Meet two students involved in Gifford Brews & Bites and how the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition has shaped their collegiate experience and influencing their career paths.

Meet the students

"From field to foam"
in photos

Take a peek into a brewing day led by CSU students at the New Belgium Brewing Fermentation Science and Technology Laboratory. The lab aims to create collaborative opportunities for students and industry members, all made possible by donations.

Witness a lab day

Making it in the industry

Jeff Zdunak didn't take the traditional route to industry brewing. After he graduated from college with a degree in biology, he tested out home brewing and found his way to CSU's fermentation science program. Hear more about his journey to becoming head brewer at Horse & Dragon Brewing Co. in Fort Collins and his advice to students.

Hear from Zdunak

Interactive Infographic

The step-by-step brewing process

Crafting beer takes expertise, science and some creativity. At the industry level, working with technology and equipment is also a critical part of the process. Check out each simplified step of the industry brewing process, which is replicated at CSU's fermentation laboratories.

Explore the steps

Brewing the future