The food and beverage industry is highly regulated, and rigorous quality control (QC) testing provides confirmation that good production standards are being met and confidence that the end-product adheres to regulatory criteria. Skipping essential QC testing can result in off-flavoring and reduced potency of the product, as well as negative brand impact for the manufacturer. In this SelectScience ® article, beer quality experts Tricia Vail and Wayne Garafola explain why