FOOD10001 Beer Styles and Sensory Analysis

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
• About 3.5 class hours a week

Is FOOD10001 hard?

FOOD10001: About average. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%, 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Learn how beer is brewed and how to judge its styles by taste and smell, with weekly tastings and a brewery visit.

After it you can

• Explain the main brewing steps and ingredients
• Identify beer styles by sensory analysis
• Spot common faults in beer

What you need first

None

Careers

Helps toward: Biochemist, Agricultural Scientist, Chemical engineer, Veterinarian, Food Technologist

How it’s assessed

Tests 10%, Reports and essays 20%, Final exam 70%, Participation 0%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is FOOD10001 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking FOOD10001?

No prerequisites.

Does FOOD10001 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 10%, Reports and essays 20%, Final exam 70%, Participation 0%.

How many class hours a week does FOOD10001 have?

3.5 h a week in class

Can I take FOOD10001 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.

Can I rate FOOD10001?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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