Science students win category in national Intervarsity Brewing and Tasting Challenge #R2bP

From left, Microbiology laboratory technician Dr Sharon Pelo, who led the team with Bridget Ferreira (MSc), and Finn Harris, Kate Weddell and Nicholas Gregoriou, all honours students.

The winning label was for their beer named Tide Rider and their company, the “Tides Brewing company”.

The competition was hosted by the Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein, for university students from various STEM disciplines.

It serves as a platform for academic networking and to connect graduates interested in pursuing a career in brewing with industry partners, such as SAB, Heineken and the craft brewing community.

“We are extremely proud of their achievement!’, said Dr Sharlene Govender, senior lecturer in Microbiology.