Course curriculum

  • 1

    Unit 1: An Introduction to Beer

    • Welcome to Explore Beer!

    • What is beer?
  • 2

    Unit 2: Understanding Flavor

    • The Human Flavor Experience

    • The Jellybean Test

    • Important Tastes in Beer

    • Review: Flavor Basics
  • 3

    Unit 3: Beer Ingredients, Beer Flavor, and the Brewing Process

    • Beer Ingredients

    • Beer Ingredients—Malt

    • Beer Ingredients—Hops

    • Beer Ingredients—Yeast

    • Ale vs. Lager

    • Knowledge Check: Beer Flavor

    • Beer Ingredients—Water

    • How Beer is Made

    • Review: Beer Ingredients and the Brewing Process

    • Recap: Beer Ingredients, Beer Flavor, and the Brewing Process
  • 4

    Unit 4: Beer Style Basics

    • What Defines a Beer Style?
  • 5

    Unit 5: Light, Refreshing Styles

    • Light, Refreshing Styles Overview

    • A Legend is Born—Pilsner

    • Lighter Lagers of the World

    • What Makes a Beer a "Light Beer"?

    • Review: Light, Refreshing Styles

    • Recap: Light, Refreshing Styles
  • 6

    Unit 6: Malty Styles

    • Malty Styles Overview

    • The Origins of Oktoberfest

    • Doppelbock—Liquid Bread for Fasting Monks

    • Review: Malty Styles

    • Recap: Malty Styles
  • 7

    Unit 7: Roasty Styles

    • Roasty Styles Overview

    • The History of Porter Beer

    • Modern Stout Styles

    • Review: Roasty Styles

    • Recap: Roasty Styles
  • 8

    Unit 8: Hoppy Styles

    • Hoppy Styles Overview

    • The Real History of IPA

    • A Proper Pint of British Beer

    • Knowledge Check: Hoppy Styles

    • An American Obsession—Hoppy American Styles

    • Haze Craze—New England IPA (NEIPA)

    • Review: Hoppy Styles

    • Recap: Hoppy Styles
  • 9

    Unit 9: Fruity/Spicy Styles

    • Fruity/Spicy Styles Overview

    • German Weissbier

    • Belgian Styles – Witbier and Saison

    • Monastic Brews

    • Review: Fruity/Spicy Styles

    • Recap: Fruity/Spicy Styles
  • 10

    Unit 10: Tart/Funky Styles

    • Tart/Funky Styles Overview

    • Lambic Beer

    • Modern Sour and Wild Styles

    • Review: Tart/Funky Styles

    • Recap: Tart/Funky Styles
  • 11

    Unit 11: Specialty Styles

    • Specialty Styles Overview

    • Barrel-Aged Beer
  • 12

    Unit 12: Enjoying the Beer Experience

    • The Proper Pour

    • When Good Beer Goes Bad

    • Beer and Food Pairing

    • Review: Enjoying the Beer Experience

    • Recap: Enjoying the Beer Experience
  • 13

    Unit 13: Course Conclusion

    • Thanks for Joining Us!

    • Explore Beer Course Survey