USM QC2 Lab

USM QC2 Lab The QC2 lab is dedicated to provided QC testing and education to brewer's while providing real world learning experiences and research for our students.

Address:
University of Southern Maine
Room 394, Science Building
70 Falmouth St. Portland, Maine, 04101

The 10th annual New England Craft Brew Summit did not disappoint! puts on an incredible event every year, and we always...
03/07/2026

The 10th annual New England Craft Brew Summit did not disappoint! puts on an incredible event every year, and we always leave inspired and grateful to be a part of this industry.

Thank you to every presenter, vendor, and donor that made the event possible. Thank you also to our incredible students and to for supporting our mission to educate STEM students while serving brewer’s from Maine and beyond! 🍻

Wrapping up the week with calcium analysis by flame atomic absorption spectroscopy! We're excited to add calcium and mag...
02/13/2026

Wrapping up the week with calcium analysis by flame atomic absorption spectroscopy! We're excited to add calcium and magnesium analysis to our list of available services later this spring. Thanks to Wiley for validating our new method!! (What a guy!)

Only Rachel could look this happy making a sticky, partially-soluble fish gelatin buffer. It's a pain, so Sam pawned it ...
02/06/2026

Only Rachel could look this happy making a sticky, partially-soluble fish gelatin buffer. It's a pain, so Sam pawned it off on her. Now Rachel is officially employee of the month... maybe year.

Now accepting applications for Summer 2026 internship host sites 🍻🔬QC2’s fully funded Summer Internship Program places S...
01/20/2026

Now accepting applications for Summer 2026 internship host sites 🍻🔬

QC2’s fully funded Summer Internship Program places STEM students into Maine breweries for 12 weeks of quality control support, fermentation monitoring, and brewery-specific research.

Hosting an intern adds QC capacity while helping train the next generation of STEM professionals.

Apply to host a student today:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLQFDBrXGgSWJCoENbe8wme_-DvsiuTY3ReTfHxHga0i8Jzw/viewform?usp=header

The heart of the lab ❤️QC2’s work would not be possible without our students. Their dedication, curiosity, and professio...
01/12/2026

The heart of the lab ❤️

QC2’s work would not be possible without our students. Their dedication, curiosity, and professionalism power everything we do—from routine testing to industry-facing projects.

This year, our student employees and interns gained hands-on experience in brewing science while contributing directly to the brewing industry. They are not just learning—they are doing meaningful work that matters.

We are incredibly proud of this team and grateful for the energy and care they bring to the lab every day.

🍻 Thank you, 2025 🍻Thank you to the brewing community for trusting QC2 with your work this year. Our lab exists because ...
01/08/2026

🍻 Thank you, 2025 🍻

Thank you to the brewing community for trusting QC2 with your work this year. Our lab exists because breweries across Maine (and beyond) choose to engage with science, ask good questions, and invest in quality—and we are grateful to serve you.

In 2025, QC2 supported Maine breweries through analytical testing, method development, and quality troubleshooting, strengthening the connection between academic science and commercial brewing. Every sample analyzed reflects a shared commitment to better beer and a stronger industry.

We’re proud to be part of this community and excited to continue the work in the year ahead.

🍻 7,000 Samples and Counting! 🍻We’re excited to share a huge milestone—7,000 samples analyzed by the QC2 Lab!Each sample...
09/11/2025

🍻 7,000 Samples and Counting! 🍻

We’re excited to share a huge milestone—7,000 samples analyzed by the QC2 Lab!

Each sample = better beer, hands-on STEM training for undergraduates, and a stronger brewing community.

Better beer: Data brewers use to improve quality & consistency.

Stronger community: Connecting local breweries, students, and innovation.

Thank you to our amazing brewers, students, and supporters who made this possible. Here’s to the next 7,000! 🙌

Nothing like an equipment shuffle to flex your muscles and problem solving skills! Truck bed too low for the loading doc...
09/05/2025

Nothing like an equipment shuffle to flex your muscles and problem solving skills! Truck bed too low for the loading dock? Throw some pallets in there, Bub!

These shaking incubators will be used in future research. We can’t wait to put them to work as we study fermentation, serial pitching, and yeast vitality!

👏 We couldn’t be prouder of our QC2 Brewery Interns who presented their research to their peers, mentors, and the suppor...
08/25/2025

👏 We couldn’t be prouder of our QC2 Brewery Interns who presented their research to their peers, mentors, and the supportive faculty, staff, and administration last week! Throughout the summer, our interns partnered with breweries across the region to tackle real-world challenges, from improving quality control to streamlining production and new product development. Along the way, they gained invaluable hands-on skills and experience that will guide them in their professional journeys.

These projects highlight not only the creativity and dedication of our interns, but also the power of collaboration between education and industry. Huge thanks to this year’s host sites: , .brew, , , and . This program wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated professionals that mentor our students! 🙏

Every sample tested and service used in our lab helps make opportunities like this possible—directly supporting the next generation of scientists. 🍻✨

Address

70 Falmouth Street
Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12073701619

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