Fundamentals of Beer Tasting, Styles, and Craft Brewing

Whether you want to deepen your palate as an enthusiast or understand the mechanics behind craft brewing, gaining foundational beer knowledge opens up a rich world of flavor and craftsmanship. This course breaks down the essential science, styles, and brewing steps into clear, accessible reading. You will build a thorough understanding of beer from grain to glass. Starting with fundamental terminology and ingredient profiles, you will explore sensory evaluation techniques, traditional and modern style classifications, and the core brewing process. What you'll learn: - Understand the role of water, malt, hops, and yeast in flavor development - Master sensory evaluation methods to identify aromas, flavors, and common off-flavors - Learn the history and profile distinctions between major ale and lager styles - Explore the step-by-step brewing process from mashing and boiling to fermentation and packaging - Apply principles of sanitation and temperature control critical to successful brewing - Understand food pairing principles and proper serving practices for different beer styles The course begins with foundational vocabulary and sensory basics before advancing into brewing chemistry, style analysis, and practical brewing workflows. Designed entirely for beginners, no prior brewing experience or advanced palate training is required. Start reading today to transform how you appreciate and understand beer.