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Pale Ales to Pilsners, American IPA to Irish Stout, Black Lager to the best Belgian brews…Enjoy a tasting tour and in-depth education on the world’s beers over six evenings in Classic Beer Styles of the World. Your guide will be Sommelier Marnie Old, The FCI’s Director of Wine Studies and one of the country’s most sought-after speakers on beer and wine. In The FCI’s signature hands-on style, you’ll bone up on the basics—from Beer History 101 and the brewing process to how brewing traditions evolved across Europe. Whether your tastes run more Milwaukee or micro-brew, this is a great opportunity to super size your suds savvy.
CLASSIC BEER STYLES OF THE WORLD (12 HOURS)
Session 1 – Beer Basics
What is beer?
The brewing process
Beer Ingredients
How to taste and describe beer
Taste 7 beers that illustrate the major beer "flavor factors"
Session 2 - The Traditional Beer Styles of the British Isles
What is Malt?
The malting process
Malt roast vs. malt quantity
Understanding adjuncts
Taste 6 beers that illustrate the importance of malt
Session 3 - The Traditional Beer Styles of the British Isles
History of British Ale
Emergence and differentiation of styles
Tasting tour of the Classic Ales of England, Scotland and Ireland, and New World beers brewed in homage to them
Taste 6 beers, each an "exemplar" of its style
Session 4 - The Traditional Beer Styles of Belgium
History of Belgian Ale
Emergence and differentiation of styles
Tasting tour of the Classic Ales of Belgium and Flanders, and New World beers brewed in homage to them
Taste 6 beers, each an "exemplar" of its style
Session 5 - The Traditional Beer Styles of Germany
History of German and Czech Lager
Emergence and differentiation of styles
Tasting tour of the Classic Beers of Germany, and New World beers brewed in homage to them
Taste 8 beers, each an "exemplar" of its style
Session 6 - The Emerging Beer Styles of the USA
American brewing history
Emergence of craft brewing
Tasting tour of examples of American spins on classic recipes plus new "uniquely" American styles
Taste 6 beers, each an "exemplar" of its style
Please note: If the start date that you are selecting is full, we will enroll you in the next available start date with that same schedule.
Schedule:
Thursdays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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| April 2, 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
$675 |
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We are always updating our course schedules. Please check back frequently for additional course dates. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, contact us at 888-324-CHEF.
Marnie Old: Sommelier and Director of Wine Studies at The FCI
The FCI's Amateur courses are not accredited by ACCSCT and are designed for personal enrichment. They are not intended to qualify a student for employment.
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