This project analyzes how variables in the packaging process affect the rate of oxygen ingress of bottled beer at Wachusett Brewing Company. I designed and conducted an experiment testing dissolved oxygen in bottles over time. Through research and results, I verified Wachusett Brewing Company's current packaging process is effective at creating an oxygen barrier between bottled beer and the atmosphere. However, I identified the need for further experimentation among different types of bottle caps to ensure cost effectiveness.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Giasson, Pamela S.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D525M

Advisor

• DiBiasio, David

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Chemical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright