News Archive: Beam Institute
University of Kentucky distillation, wine and brewing students visit St. Croix for interactive rum, vodka production tours

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Aimee Nielson
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Students spent nearly two days at Cruzan Rum, a rum producer distillery owned by Beam Suntory.
James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits opens distillery and maturation facility on University of Kentucky campus

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Aimee Nielson
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UK to host Signature Industries Career Fair in September

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Jordan Strickler
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The Signature Industries Career Fair highlights two of the state’s most iconic industries, equine and bourbon.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
UK’s James B. Beam Institute introduces innovative teaching methods with new 30-foot column still

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Aimee Nielson
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The 30-foot still had to be lowered through the roof.
4th annual James B. Beam Institute Bourbon Industry Conference coming in March

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Aimee Nielson
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The three-day conference will address key topics in the spirits industry.
UK James B. Beam Institute offering 4th annual Bourbon Industry Conference in early 2023

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Aimee Nielson
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Early-bird registration goes through Jan. 27.
Distilleries finding “bourbon shrooms” profitable for spent grains

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Jordan Strickler
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Mushrooms and distilleries have quite a bit in common thanks to students at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
UK event considers coffee beyond caffeine
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Seth Riker
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For many wildcats, coffee and science in the same sentence usually means a late-night chemistry cram at the library. Thanks to one group of campus researchers, however, coffee itself is becoming the subject of study.
Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair highlights opportunities in equine and distillation fields
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Holly Wiemers
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