Technical Quarterly Author GuidelinesDedicated to the Technology of Brewing Master Brewers is dedicated to the concept of United We Brew™ with the mission of leveraging the collective resources of the brewing community to provide brewing education and technical information that helps improve the processes and products of our members. Our Technical Quarterly (TQ) journal aids in this pursuit by disseminating vital knowledge in brewing science, technology, and operations. Stand Out by Publishing in Technical QuarterlyGain recognition in the brewing community and give back to your industry by publishing in the Master Brewers Technical Quarterly (TQ) journal. Share your knowledge on a topic you know well with our members and the broader community in a short and highly focused article. There are no publication fees! All authors will receive a free PDF of their published article for personal or professional use. Submit Your Idea
Contact the editor-in-chief Journal ScopeTechnical Quarterly articles are relevant to the brewing, malting, and associated industries and usually have a technological focus. Any topic of interest to the brewing community can appear in our journal. TQ authors know the industry well, and we welcome submissions from both experienced and emerging authors. Who reads TQ?Articles are applicable to professionals in the brewing, malting, and associated industries who work in production, engineering, quality control, research, packaging, and administration. It is also relevant to brewmasters, brewing students, apprentices, and suppliers. How Does My Work Fit In?Taking the next step to transform a discussion into a TQ article helps the industry move forward by allowing our knowledge to be referenced and made searchable. If you are knowledgeable about brewing—even if you are an inexperienced author—we want to hear from you! Article FormatsThe following are common article types from TQ that you can pursue. We always welcome suggestions of new formats! Best Practice Techniques
This type of article provides a solution to a specific problem in a brewing operation, including associated costs and benefits. Any aspect of day-to-day brewing operations is fair grist for the mill.
Briefs
Briefs are short reports on trending topic areas. They report findings and recommendations relevant to the brewing industry.
Case Studies
A case study is a real-world examination of a specific situation or event suitable for helping the brewing community.
Insights
Consider a problem of general interest, such as a recent development in technology, legislation, or public policy, and the resulting impact on brewing industry operations.
Mini-Reviews
Short papers that highlight recent and significant developments in important topic areas. A mini-review is presented in the context of a previously published article, and it focuses on the current situation.
Original Research
Formal, academic papers available for peer review. See detailed guidelines for research papers.
Review Articles
Review articles analyze and summarize important topics and are understandable to nonspecialists. A review article provides a one-stop repository of technology-based findings.
Supplier Perspective
Suppliers provide great insights into the equipment and resources used in brewing. These articles highlight emerging technologies.
Ready to Submit?To begin the process, simply contact Editor-in-Chief John Palmer with your article idea. Research Article GuidelinesResearch articles are a key component of TQ. Learn how to get your research published and identified as peer-reviewed content. |
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