We’re talking about food science, quality control, and the relationship to beer with Eric Tennant, the founder and master brewer of Virginia’s Benchtop Brewing. 

Occasionally beer gets sent to the home office here and on the afternoons when the schedule is clear and I’m in the mood for some refreshment, I open a few and let my mind wonder. 

A recent box from Benchtop brewing in Virginia got my taste buds and mind working over time in the best possible way, so I asked Eric Tennant the founder of the brewery to come on the show. 

He’s  Native of North Carolina and NC State Alumni with a Bachelors Degree in Food Science. 

After 15 years experience in the food and beverage industry as an R&D Scientist where he created a US Patented process for a major food manufacturer.

During those years working as a food scientist he was also focusing on quality control, process improvements, and consumer insights fields.

When he left the food industry he was able to apply his technical skill and knowledge to producing delicious, innovative, and many times, culinary inspired beers.

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• Host: John Holl
• Guest: Eric Tennant
• Sponsors: All About Beer
• Tags: Beer, Virginia, Science, Lager, Creativity, Process