Beer has been at the heart of civilization as we know it, and it has even been argued to have “saved the world!” That is because the simple expedient of making beer
purified drinking water for thousands of years. These days it is simply enjoyed as the world’s most popular adult beverage. Yet it is often maligned and treated with less respect than, say, wine. The reality is that it is altogether more complex and sophisticated. This class will address the history, politics and processes of brewing and, especially, the breadth of beer types, their quality and why beer truly can be good for you.
purified drinking water for thousands of years. These days it is simply enjoyed as the world’s most popular adult beverage. Yet it is often maligned and treated with less respect than, say, wine. The reality is that it is altogether more complex and sophisticated. This class will address the history, politics and processes of brewing and, especially, the breadth of beer types, their quality and why beer truly can be good for you.