Researcher Profile

Nicole Shriner, PhD

Nicole has been involved in multiple research grants coordinated through Michigan State University, including a project involves diacetyl metabolism in fruit beers, analysis of various cereal grains for distilling, and a project which focuses on corn analysis for distilling.

Nicole’s work also includes building infrastructure for a fermented beverage analysis lab at Michigan State University, an analytical component of many research projects funded through the Michigan Craft Beverage Council. Analytics are also available as a fee for service for craft beverage companies. Samples can be anything from raw materials to final product.

Nicole has also made her television debut, winning a #MasterDistiller competition on Moonshiners, airing on the Discovery Channel!

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Read more about Shriner's #MasterDistiller win on the show Moonshiners on the Discovery Channel