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HowExpert Guide to Craft Beer
8 students

HowExpert Guide to Craft Beer

101 Lessons to Learn the Facts, History, and Joy of Craft Beers from A to Z
Created byHowExpert
Last updated 3/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • Craft Beer

Course content

1 section • 11 lectures • 2h 44m total length

  • Part 1: Approaching the Unruly World of Craft Beer16:22

    Discover the unruly world of craft beer, learn how ales and lagers differ by fermentation, and how malt, hops, and yeast create diverse styles and pairings.

  • Part 2: What You Should Know About the History of Beer16:42

    Trace the history of beer from ancient beginnings to modern craft, exploring Sumerian and colonial brewing, the Rhine Heights law, Prohibition, and the rise of American craft breweries.

  • Part 3: Understanding Beer Styles and Traditions23:59

    Explore beer styles and traditions across Belgium, England, and Germany, with the United States, comparing old world and new world craft, including Trappist, lambic, IPA, porter, stout, and barley wine.

  • Part 4: The Modern American Craft Beer Movement20:48

    Trace the modern American craft beer movement from post-prohibition repeal to the three-tier system, IPA evolution, and the rise of diverse styles and women's brewing communities.

  • Part 5: How to Approach a Taproom12:51

    Learn how to approach a craft beer taproom with confidence: identify stable beers, sample before pouring, trust the beer tender, pace your palate, and take home growlers or cans.

  • Part 6: Knowing Your Metrics17:06

    Explore how water, malt, hops, and yeast shape a beer’s look, smell, taste, and feel through brewery tours and beer reviews, knowing your metrics. Grasp gravity and water.

  • Part 7: Knowing the Variables24:00

    Explore craft beer variables from hop science to lupulin, cryo hops, and hop oils, and learn how adjuncts and barrel aging shape flavor.

  • Part 8: Navigating the Craft Beer Hype Train15:35

    Navigate the craft beer hype with practical guidance on spotting hype, avoiding forgeries, and finding local lists, festivals, trading, and tasting experiences.

  • Part 9: Top 10 Popular Craft Beers for Beginners8:12

    present a top ten selection of popular craft beers for beginners, spanning diverse styles and highlighting accessibility, availability, and what makes each choice a solid intro to craft beer.

  • Part 10: Frequently Asked Questions7:43

    Explore common questions about craft beer, including where to buy, why availability varies, shelf life and age codes, draft versus packaged beer, and food pairings.

  • About the Expert1:05

    Meet Paul Diniz, a New York beer and culture journalist, and explore how the craft beer industry shapes American culture through brewers, scientists, lobbyists, economists, advocates, and aficionados.

Requirements

  • None

Description

If you want to learn everything about and enjoy craft beers, then check out “HowExpert Guide to Craft Beer” now.

Are you ready to explore the weird, wild, wonderful world of American craft beer?

With thousands of beers and scores of beer styles out there, getting started can be daunting. This book will take you through beer and brewing basics and guide newcomers to the craft scene. This book covers:

• A brief history of beer, from Mesopotamia to Prohibition and beyond

• A primer on how beer is made

• An extensive rundown of styles and trends

• Tips for the craft beer taproom

• Tips for where to find good beer

• Insider discussions about the future of craft beer

• A guide to the contemporary online community of beer fans

• Recommendations for fun craft beer-related activities

• Spotlights of important modern American brewers

• Over 100 specific beer recommendations

If you have ever wondered about the difference between a Stout and a Porter, this is the book for you. You will learn why those super-popular, hoppy beers are called India Pale Ales. You’ll learn why so many beers are aged in Bourbon barrels today. Once you’re finished, you will be a bonafide craft beer aficionado!

The days of tepid, boring beer are long gone. Now, you can enjoy some world-class brews that will satisfy your curiosity and challenge your tastes. So, get ready for a crazy, inspiring journey into all things sudsy. Warning: this guide will make you extremely thirsty!

Check out “HowExpert Guide to Craft Beer” now!


About the Expert

Paul Deines is a beer and culture journalist from New York. His work has appeared in SR-Mag, Brew Studs, and Hop Culture. He has traveled the country, exploring the influence of the craft beer industry in America. This has put him in close contact with brewers, scientists, lobbyists, economists, advocates, and aficionados.

Paul also ghostwrites novels, crafts marketing copy, and writes video game dialogue. He is a produced playwright and director whose work has been performed on stages in New York, Boston, Florida, West Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Who this course is for:

  • Craft Beer Enthusiasts
  • Beer Enthusiasts

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