Step into 100+ years of innovation in food science at Oregon State University, where pioneering work in brewing science, breakthroughs like the maraschino cherry, foundational research in Oregon’s world-class wine industry, and advances in dairy science have helped shape the state’s food and beverage landscape. Discover the journey from grain to glass and farm to flavor during this 60-minute guided tour of two OSU Food Science & Technology facilities.

The experience begins with a 30-minute visit to the OSU Research Brewery and Food Pilot Plant — spaces that have trained generations of food scientists. Here, students gain hands-on experience in brewing science and pilot-scale food production while industry partners collaborate on cutting-edge product development.

Next, we'll head to Withycombe Hall to explore the newly renovated Winery and Dairy Pilot Plant and the Beaver Classic store. In this state-of-the-art setting, you’ll see how students master winemaking, specialty cheese production, and ice cream-making in a real-world, production-scale environment.

The tour concludes with a chance to sample the future of food—by purchasing student-made ice cream and other products at the Beaver Classic store.

Registration is required. Please use the event link to access the registration page.