Brewing Arts program<\/a> and brewers at Mastry\u2019s Brewing Co. to develop the St. Pete Pilsner, a light and
\n refreshing beer inspired by the city\u2019s coastal lifestyle.<\/p>\n\u201cI started visiting local craft breweries around 2016 and became really interested
\n in how brewers were able to create such unique flavors in beer,\u201d Brown said. \u201cTrying
\n different styles, and some beers with pretty wild ingredients, gave me a real appreciation
\n for the creativity and craftsmanship behind brewing.\u201d<\/p>\n
One of those breweries quickly became a favorite.<\/p>\n
Mastry\u2019s Brewing Co., located in St. Pete Beach, stood out not only for its beer,
\n but also for its community involvement and connection with USF\u2019s Brewing Arts program:
\n the owner is an alum of the university and teaches for the program. The partnership
\n between the brewery and the university would later give Brown the opportunity to step
\n inside the brewhouse himself.<\/p>\n
Learning the craft<\/p>\n
The Brewing Arts program at USF St. Petersburg gives students a foundation in the
\n science, techniques and business behind brewing beer. Through coursework and hands-on
\n training, students learn the fundamentals of brewing ingredients, recipe development,
\n fermentation, quality control and packaging.<\/p>\n
A key component of the program is its partnerships with local breweries, allowing
\n students to gain real-world experience in professional brewing environments.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe program was a great starting point for me and for anyone interested in brewing,
\n whether you\u2019re a beginner or an experienced home brewer,\u201d Brown said. \u201cIt provided
\n a strong foundation in the brewing process while also giving us the opportunity to
\n gain real hands-on experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
Through collaborations with industry professionals, students learn how breweries operate
\n day to day.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat combination of classroom learning and real-world experience helped prepare us
\n to contribute to projects like creating the St. Pete Pilsner,\u201d Brown said.<\/p>\n
Brewing a beer for the Bulls<\/p>\n
Brown and his classmates put those lessons into practice when they began developing
\n the St. Pete Pilsner. The beer was designed to reflect the character of St. Petersburg
\n \u2014 bright, easy-drinking and perfect for warm days along the waterfront.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeveloping the St. Pete Pilsner was truly a collaborative effort among my classmates
\n in the Brewing Arts program,\u201d Brown said. \u201cOur goal was to create a beer that reflected
\n the spirit of St. Pete, something light, refreshing and fitting for the sand, salt
\n and sunshine that define the area.\u201d<\/p>\n
With guidance from Matthew Dahm, owner and founder of Mastry\u2019s, students helped develop
\n the recipe and brew the beer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was a lot of Bull pride and involvement in the creation of this product. From
\n students to faculty and staff to alumni, so many helped to get this across the line
\n to where we are able to provide it to the public and hopefully help out a great program.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Matthew Dahm, owner and founder of Mastry\u2019s Brewing Co. <\/p>\n
For Brown, seeing the finished product is especially meaningful.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing able to look at the finished beer and say I helped create it is a great feeling,\u201d
\n he said. \u201cEvery beer has its own story behind it, and this one represents something
\n bigger, it connects to USF, its students and its alumni.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new St. Pete Pilsner will be featured at the upcoming Bulls & Brews by the Bay,
\n a fundraising event that brings together the community to support student scholarships
\n at USF St. Petersburg while showcasing local craft beverages that honor the Brewing
\n Arts program.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For Brown, the event is another opportunity for people to experience the beer and
\n the collaboration behind it.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope people enjoy a light, crisp beer that is perfect for a sunny day by the bay,\u201d
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