News Archive: Beam Institute
'Wine that's grown here tastes like Kentucky': University of Kentucky enologist shares about research, teaching at UK Winery
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Grace Sowards
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UK Cooperative Extension Professor Jeff Wheeler discusses teaching and tasting Kentucky wine.
A behind-the-scenes look at the University of Kentucky’s first-ever bourbon release
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Grace Sowards
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The University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits, housed in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, successfully launched WildCask bourbon, a brand concept brought to fruition by students.
University of Kentucky Beam Institute launches 'Kentucky Wildcask Bourbon,' a groundbreaking student-created bourbon brand
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Grace Sowards
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The world’s largest teaching distillery to release its own bourbon, with proceeds to benefit student scholarships, research and programming.
University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute opens registration for 2025 Industry Conference
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Grace Sowards
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The sixth annual James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits Industry Conference will be March 17-19 at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center.
University of Kentucky Beam Institute to demonstrate hydrogen-fueled spirit production
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Grace Sowards
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Efforts to use hydrogen power in bourbon production have begun on the University of Kentucky campus in a research project led by James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits Director Seth DeBolt.
From barrel to bottle: New JBBI class gives UK students a hands-on look at bourbon commercialization
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Grace Sowards
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Herb Heneman is teaching a new course at the University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits for students looking to learn about all roles within the industry.
Turning waste into fuel: Bourbon industry offers new path for renewable energy
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Jordan Strickler
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University of Kentucky researchers are finding new ways to use bourbon byproducts.
University of Kentucky Beam Institute, Cooper House complex honored by AIA Kentucky
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Grace Sowards
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Two state-of-the-art University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment buildings provide valuable resources and education for all UK students.
Inaugural class of James B. Beam Scholars announced at University of Kentucky
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Grace Sowards
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Three in-state University of Kentucky students are honored as James B. Beam Scholars to help build the next generation of distilling leaders.
Distilling, Wine and Brewing Certificate alum Alex Mayes went from Beam Institute student to Beam engineer
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Grace Sowards
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Entering college planning to be a doctor and graduating a bourbon engineer is quite the switch up. Beam Institute alum Alex Mayes did just that; and couldn’t have done it anywhere other than the University of Kentucky.
