In the Beginning, There Was Beer: 

Certificate Level 1: Beer Dabbler

The liquid art we fondly call beer has been around since at least 1000 BCE and has changed with major events in society. Throughout the centuries it has acted as a social glue that brings people together and has fueled important discussions. In the time of remote work and social distancing beer continues to have a very important role to play. This certificate is for you if you want to make informed decisions when choosing from that giant “on tap” list and if you want to discuss beer with your favorite bartender. This certificate provides an introduction to the world of craft beer and industry terminology.

Certificate learning outcomes: 

  • Analyze information on a can/bottle to determine what the beer will taste like

  • Correctly pour a beer

  • Deconstruct a beer

  • Describe a brief history of beer

  • Describe the basic brewing process

  • Differentiate between ales + lagers

All workshops are 90 minutes long and held via Zoom unless stated otherwise.

Choose 3 courses for a certificate, or take them individually

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The ABVs of Beer

Beer bottles and cans are works of art, but they also contain valuable information on the brew within the vessel. In this online workshop via Zoom, beer lovers will analyze this information, practice pouring like a pro and breaking a beer into all of it’s delicious parts. Being able to analyze a can, pour and deconstruct a beer ensures that you get the beer you want, that you enjoy it to the fullest and that you know what makes your taste buds happy. Gain some beer cred when you tell your hop head friend that that high ABV and IBU beer is not going to hit the spot. 

Fermented Bread

Beer is anything but a simple beverage, in fact this nuanced drink has a long and storied history. In this online workshop via Zoom, beer lovers will learn some fireside yarns to entertain their friends and taste a beer timeline. Gain some beer cred when you explain the reason that English ales have a low alcohol content. 


Ales vs Lagers

Beer Cred 101 (20 mins)

There are so many beer styles that it can be easy to lose sight of the two basic groupings of beer, ales and lagers. In this online workshop via Zoom, beer lovers will explore the differences between ales and lagers and practice determining which grouping a beer falls within. Being able to tell the difference will help them to find what they like, as well as to gain some beer cred when they explain to their friends that lagers aren’t a style, they’re a broad beer category. 

Ales vs Lagers

There are so many beer styles that it can be easy to lose sight of the two basic groupings of beer, ales and lagers. In this online workshop via Zoom, beer lovers will explore the differences between ales and lagers and practice determining which grouping a beer falls within. Being able to tell the difference will help them to find what they like, as well as to gain some beer cred when they explain to their friends that lagers aren’t a style, they’re a broad beer category. 

 
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Beer Superpowers

By the end of these workshops you’ll be able to:

 

The ABVs of Beer

  • Analyze information on a can/bottle to determine what the beer will taste like and how to pour

  • Pour a beer like a pro

  • Deconstruct a beer

Fermented Bread

  • Describe a brief history of beer

  • Explain how major world events changed what’s in our glasses

  • Connect a style to a story, taste history!


Ales vs Lagers

Beer Cred 101 (20 mins)

  • Describe 3 basic differences between ales and lagers

  • Using a checklist, determine if a beer is a true to category example of an ale or lager

Ales vs Lagers

  • Describe 3 basic differences between ales and lagers

  • Differentiate between ales and lagers through analyzing aroma and taste

  • Describe what you smell and taste 

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