Explore Beer A fun, casual way to learn the basics of brewing, flavor, and beer styles. Find out what separates pilsners from porters, what 'hoppy' means, and how to find your next favorite beer. Interested in this course? Email us at info@cicerone.org
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