Pubs, bars and restaurants are now offering a vast array of beers old and new, from pale ales to exotic spiced wheat beers. The sheer variety of tastes and textures can be bewildering even for the dedicated amateur. Luckily, this interactive course provides an entertaining way to familiarise yourself with this new world of flavours and aromas.
Through a series of informative talks and tasting sessions, you’ll learn how different blends of hops and barley influence the tasting experience of all kinds of ales, porters, stouts – and more. By the end of the course, you’ll enjoy beer more, and appreciate the different aromas and flavours offered by different brews. You’ll also have a great understanding of the history of beer and perhaps most importantly, know where to go to find more interesting beers.
This course is for you if...
- You work in a restaurant and are interested in exploring beer-matching as part of a menu, but lack specialist knowledge
- You work within the pub or bar industry and would like to provide a greater variety of drinks
- You’re an events team looking to improve the range and quality of the alcoholic beverages you serve
Course content
- History of beer from 3,000 BC to the 21st century
- Commercial brewing after the Reformation
- London porters and the 18th century brewing explosion
- Pale ales of the industrial revolution
- How the giant national brewers affected quality brewing
- The modern beer revolution, and the fruits of its labours
- The enduring popularity of Belgian beers
- Extensive beer tasting sessions
- Q&A and group discussion
This comprehensive course can be tailored to the needs of your team. Please contact laura.roberts@theguardian.com with the title of this course in the subject line for more details.
