Editorial Article: Behind every beer: Microbiologist shares secrets to brewing success Learn how the beverage industry performs tests to safeguard consumer health, beer taste, and quality 15 Mar 2021 Margareth Krauter, Grupo Petrópolis, Brazil Beer production is no easy feat. Behind every beverage exists a carefully planned and optimized scientific process. Meticulous tests performed at different points in the production line help meet high regulatory standards before reaching a consumer. “The quality of beer, a drink loved by Brazilians and people all over the world, is closely related to the quality of raw materials and the overall manufacturing process,” says Margareth Krauter, the head microbiologist and Quality Assurance (QA) specialist at Grupo Petrópolis, one of Brazil’s largest beverage manufacturers.