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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 evening course provides an entertaining way to familiarise yourself with this new world of flavours and aromas.
You couldn't have a better guide through the brewing landscape. Roger Protz is one of the world's foremost beer writers, having authored over 20 books and edited the prestigious annual CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Through a series of informative talks and, of course, lots of hands-on taste-testing, you'll learn how different blends of hops and barley influence the tasting experience of all kinds of ales, porters, stouts and beyond.
By the end of the evening, 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're an enthusiastic but relatively uneducated beer drinker and want to open your palate up to new ideas
- You're a restaurateur interested in exploring beer-matching as part of a menu, but lacking in specialist knowledge
- You don't think you even like beer, but are willing to be persuaded by the right pint
- You enjoy wine tasting and would like to learn more about beer
Course description
This entertaining evening course provides attendees with an overview of the taste, ingredients and history of a wide range of beers, through a mixture of engaging talks with practical experience of beer tasting. Topics covered include:
- History of beer from 3,000BC 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
Tutor profile
Roger Protz is one of the world's leading beer writers and experts. He edits the annual CAMRA Good Beer Guide and is the author of more than 20 books, including the bestselling 300 Beers to Try Before You Die. He writes for What's Brewing, BEER and the Publican's Morning Advertiser in the UK, All about Beer in the US, and Beer & Brewer in Australia. Roger has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the British Guild of Beer Writers. Find out more at www.protzonbeer.co.uk
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Details
Date: Tuesday 31 March 2015
Times: 6.30pm-9.30pm. Check-in begins 30 minutes before the start time.
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £99 (includes VAT, booking fee and drinks)
Event capacity: 24
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
