RSTO 3305 - Introduction to Beverages

CIP Code: 12.0504
Credit(s): 3
Brief Introduction to Beverages, wines, sprits and non-alcoholic beverages. Topics include wine growing regions of the world, grape varietals, popular spirits. Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) as it relates to beverages. Basics of wine production. Brief history of tea and coffee. Impact of solt drinks and water on the beverage market. Students will describe wine types, identifying common types of wine and their characteristics; create a brief overview of wine production from vine to bottle; demonstrate the correct method for opening and serving red, white and sparkling wines; explore the growth in the soft drink and water market, referencing mark.et share and profitability; explain PDO and how it impacts beverages; create a timeline showing the history of tea and coffee; and, explain the difference between fortified wines and non-fortified wines.

Faculty Consent: N