September 2023

September Dates TBD 2023 

The Brewer's Apprentice presents Brew Ed. 

Brewer's Apprentice, 2232 33 Ave. S.W.

Times: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. each class

Registration: $165

Includes all four "classes" including beer and brewery tour.Registration can be bought as a gift to use in any month in 2023.

The Brewer's Apprentice and Alberta Beer Festivals have always been about beer education. In order to continue that practice, they have created Brew Ed., a four-part course that will cover all aspects about beer. Think of it as a short course school for beer. Intimidated by the number of beers available and would like to know more about different beer styles? Are you currently employed or thinking about working in the restaurant service or alcohol retail industry? Do you plan to take the Cicerone Certification Program or want to learn more about the Beer Judge Certification Program? Intent on becoming a home brewer, but would like to know what varieties to brew? Or, simply, you just like beer and would like to know more about it? If you answered yes to any of the above, then Brew Ed is for you.
Each class of 10 people (maximum) will run approximately three hours and will cover a different topic such as the history of beer styles, how beer is made, and get up and personal with beer’s different ingredients. We will study beer’s characteristics and components, what makes a good beer, and even learn how to judge a beer. You’ll also learn a bit about beer packaging, glassware and home brewing. Lastly, we will also look at some food and beer pairings and talk about cooking with beer. Approximately a dozen beers will be sampled each class, so you’ll see and taste the difference between the different beer styles. The final class will be a “field trip” to one of Calgary’s breweries, where the “students” can see how beer is made first hand. And note: there will be NO final exam!
In addition to learning about the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage in an educational yet fun “classroom” you will:- Receive your own Growler- Be eligible to win some beer swag- Try some surprise beers- Be eligible to judge and/or steward at Calgary International Beerfest in May 2024, which includes free admission to the show. Details will be explained in “class”.
So register for Calgary’s most comprehensive beer learning experience today, before all the spots fill up! The next session will begin in September 2023. Note: You must be 18 years or older to register.

Outline For Brew Ed
Class One- Week One
1. Introduction to the course

2. History Of Beer

3. How Beer Is Made

4. Study of Beer Ingredients

A. Malt

B. Water

C. Hops

D. Yeast

E. Adjuncts

5. Taste and Examine Lagers

A. Light Lager

B. Pilsner
C. European Amber Lager

D. Dark Lager

E. Bock

F. Light Hybrid Beer

G. Amber Hybrid Beer 

Class Two- Week Two

1. Examine Beer Qualities

A. Gravity

B. Alcohol

C. Colour

D. Bitterness

E. Haze and Clarity

F. Carbonation

2. Beer Packaging

A. Bottles

B. Kegs and Draft Systems

C. Cask Conditioned

D. Other Packaging

3. Home Brewing

4. Taste And Examine Ales

A. Scottish and Irish Ale

B. American Ale

C. English Brown Ale

D. Porter

E. Stout

F. India Pale Ale

G. Strong Ale

Class Three- Week Three

1. Storage and Aging Beer

2. Glassware

3. Beer and Food

A. Pairings with Beer

B. Cooking With Beer

4. Examine the Cicerone Certification Program

5. Examine the Beer Judge Certification Program

A. Compare 2008 Guidelines with Outline of 2015 Guidelines

6. Discuss Beer Judging and Stewarding at Calgary International Beerfest

7. Update the Alberta brewery scene

8. Taste And Examine German, Belgian and Other Beers

A. German Wheat and Rye Beers

B. Belgian and French Ale

C. Sour Ale

D. Belgian Strong Ale

E. Fruit Beer

F. Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer

G. Smoke Flavoured/Wood Aged Beer

H. Specialty Beer

I. Newly Invented Beer Styles
Class Four- Week Four1. A tour of one of Calgary’s breweries.