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Brewing and Brewery Operations

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Summon is the library's comprehensive search tool. Use it to find sources in all kinds of formats. 

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  • Search using keywords rather than sentences or questions
  • Use the filters in the left column to narrow your search results by content type, date, or topic

Key resources

Find a method or calculation

The currently accepted methods for brewing, published by the American Society of Brewing Chemists. Also includes videos and brewing calculators.

Log in with your KPU ID if accessing off-campus. Some additional content is not available with our institutional subscription.

 

Click the book cover, then select ASBC Methods of Analysis from the list. 

TIP: If you try to enter the database straight from a Google search, you won't have access to the contents. 

 

 

The library also has a selection of analytical methods from the European Brewing Convention (EBC).

You can find them here:

Analytica EBC Standards

Do some background work

A good way to start your research is by doing a bit of background reading, especially if the topic is new to you. 

Doing this initial legwork will help you develop your research question, identify key terminology to improve your searches, and introduce you to related topics or issues. If your topic is controversial, this first step will also introduce you to opposing viewpoints and perspectives.

The library has a large collection of reference resources, including encyclopedias, specialized handbooks, and dictionaries to help get you started.

The short video below will show you how to locate these resources through the library's Summon search interface.

Use these reference sources for quick facts, definitions, and background information. For online titles, you'll need to log in with your KPU ID for off-campus access.

Head into the stacks

Most of the library's print beer and brewing books are located at the Langley campus. If you're in the mood for browsing, you'll find most in the following Library of Congress call number ranges.

Not sure where to find them? Just ask us!

HD 9000-9495 Special industries. Agricultural industries.

QR 1-500 Microbiology

SB 180-3019 Field crops. Horticultural crops

SB 599-590 Pests and diseases

TP 500-660 Fermentation Industries. Beverages. Alcohol

The library has the complete set of Brewers' Publications Classic Beer Styles series.

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Using Summon search

The video below will show you some tips for getting better search results using Summon.

See this Library FAQ if you need help refining your search.