Andreas RichterA Munich native, Andreas is a 1996 graduate of the Technical University Munich-Weihenstephan, where he earned a degree in brew engineering from the department of food science and technology. His thesis dealt with Strecker aldehydes. A year later, he joined the Weyermann® Malting Company of Bamberg, in Bavaria, as the Company’s QA/QC Manager. At Weyermann®, his key responsibilities include the company’s quality management systems, product and recipe development, and customer consulting. He also serves as the liaison with universities and scientific institutions; and he is a Doemens Academy-certified beer sommelier.