Down to the Cellar

• Discussion about what styles of beer to age and why

 

​Pucker Up, Buttercup

• Explore the world of sour beers and how they are not created equal

• Beer styles that may be included: Berliner Weisse, Gose, Flanders Red

 

​Go On, Taste It!

• Discuss sense of smell, taste​ and how to really taste things. We will unpack our adjectives while learning which flavors come from the different raw components of the brewing process

• Beer styles that may be included: Lager, Sour, Stout, IPA

 

IBU? Not a Clue.

• We will unravel the mystery of IBU, how they differ from perceived bitterness and why timing is everything with hops in the brewing process

• Beer styles that may be included: German Pilsner, IPA, Double IPA, Stout

 

Just Chill

• Take a look at temperature and refrigeration and how they affect beer and your sense of taste

• Beer styles that may be included: IPA, Stout, Sour, American Lager ​

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Feeling Malty​

• Learn about the different grains and malting and what their role is in the brewing process

• Beer styles that may be included: Amber or red IPA, Scottish, Lager, Stout

 

For the Love of Adjuncts

• Explain adjuncts and what styles utilize them

• Beer styles that may be included: Wheats, milk stouts, Scottish/Scotch

 

What's Up with September?

• Why does the world celebrate Oktoberfest and drink March beers in September?  Take a closer look at German beer history and the Marzen beer style

 

​Look to the Yeast

• Discuss yeast, types and flavors imparted in the beer

• Beer styles that may be included: Weissbier, Saison, Belgian, Wit

 

​You Say Hybrid Like it's a Bad Thing

• Clarify what styles are considered hybrids and why

• Beer styles that may be included: Kolsch, Altbier, Cream Ale, Baltic Porter

 

Walking Through a Winter Warmer Land

• Sample various winter warmers and discuss the differences & similarities

 

Turn up the Heat

• Experience how the different beer styles affect the intensity of spicy in foods

• Beer styles that may be included: IPA, Stout, Scottish, lager

 

​​On the Dark Side

• Dive into the what and why of black lagers and blonde stouts. Get to know the styles that challenge your preconceived taste expectations

• Beer styles that may be included: Stout, Blonde Stout, Helles Lager, Schwarzbier 

 

​What’s in the Water?

• Explore the importance of water content in the brewing of beer

• Beer styles that may be included: Styles that came to be because of the salts in the water