CUL 303 The Craft of Beer

This course explores the history of beer, ingredients, brewing processes, beer styles and the business of beer. This will be accomplished with an in-depth study and discussion of beer past and present and the skill of brew masters in producing beers that reflect the character of each beer style.  Students will learn how to taste and evaluate beer, how it should be stored and served and how to pair it with food.  Each week will include a beer tasting and evaluation. The course will also include a field trip to a local brewery and an overview of home brewing.