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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

    Start End Price
    April 2, 2009 May 7, 2009 $675

    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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