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Research interests
Annie's current research interests include distilled spirits production with a focus on microbiological aspects including fermentation and distillery microflora, as well as spirit maturation and authenticity. She has supervised Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with Edinburgh Gin, Port of Leith Distillery, and Diageo.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Assessing the Feasibility of Using Small Pieces of Mizunara Oak as Inner Staves within Ex-Bourbon Casks for Whisky Maturation: An Opportunity for Sustainable Bioresource Management?
Teo, H., Hiura, T., Pauley, M., Hill, A. E. & Zhuang, S., 3 Apr 2025, In: Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists. 83, 2, p. 137-147 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A user-friendly carbon footprint calculator for single malt Scotch whisky production with a simulated case study
Zhuang, S., Huang, Y., Hill, A. & Mai, L., 19 Aug 2025, In: Journal of the Institute of Brewing. 131, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Identification of Volatile Compounds Contributory to Mango and Tropical-Type Aroma in Whisky
Hiura, T., Hill, A. E., Takata, R. & Holmes, C. P., 2 Jan 2025, In: Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists. 83, 1, p. 117-125 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Maintaining microbiological quality control in NOLO beverages and hard seltzers
Britton, S. J., Vriesekoop, F. & Hill, A. E., 2025, Brewing Microbiology: Managing Microbes, Ensuring Quality and Valorising Waste. Hill, A. E. (ed.). 2nd ed. Woodhead Publishing Ltd., p. 213-232 20 p. (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Microbiological Quality Control in Non- and Low-Alcoholic Beer Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Review of Microbial Contaminants and Strategies for Spoilage Prevention
Britton, S. J. & Hill, A. E., 2 Oct 2025, In: Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists. 83, 4, p. 365-382 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Editorial Board - Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists
Hill, A. E. (Recipient), Jan 2014
Prize: Appointment
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Knowledge Exchange Awards: Multiparty Collaboration
Hill, A. E. (Recipient), 21 Feb 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Oscar: Best Masters Project Supervisor
Hill, A. E. (Recipient), 14 May 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Marvellous microbiological machines: the impact of yeast on whisky flavour
Hill, A. E. (Speaker)
8 Sept 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Fruiting things up: Influence of yeast strain on new make spirit composition
Hill, A. E. (Speaker)
12 May 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Microorganisms (Journal)
Hill, A. E. (Editorial board member)
1 Jan 2018 → 1 Jan 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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Craft Distilling: Challenges & Opportunities
Hill, A. E. (Speaker)
26 Oct 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Beer: Science in a Glass
Hill, A. E. (Speaker)
7 Jun 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Can Aluminium be used to store whisky, instead of glass?
11/01/26 → 12/01/26
1 item of Media coverage, 3 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research
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Licence to distil at Scotland's new crop of boutique whisky makers
4/09/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Impacts
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Library of Botanicals to Boost Worldwide Sales of Scottish Gin
Hill, A. (Participant) & Pauley, M. (Participant)
Impact: Economic
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