BeerSkool: Learning While Drinking
- Caitlin Hart
- Aug 17, 2022
- 2 min read
As a co-teacher of MAP’s Beer School program, let me fill you in on what it’s all about. First, a little bit of background: I’ve been attending beer school at MAP since 2018 - before I even started working here! Loy (our COO, my mentor, beer genius, and friend) inspired my love of beer, and my background in education pushed me to want to be a part of the beer school program at MAP. Plus, I get to spend extra time with Loy AND drink good beer — what else could a girl want?!
We offer three levels, each with specific objectives: 101, 102, and 201.
101: Beer Basics
Ingredients, processes, and a brewery tour finished with tasting and banter. You all get to be a part of this, but virtually!
102: Specific MAP Beer & ‘Beer Tindering’
This is a class full of tasting and matching customers to beer we think they’ll love! As we know, different people come in craving all sorts of thirst quenching brews. In this class, we foster knowledge (and some fun facts) of our beer to match, as well as we can, what the customer wants. Think the group of guys on a golf trip who want a light, crisp, crushable beer (Pat’s River Beer, anyone?!); a party of beach-goers who want a shandy or a rosè (hey, Meyer Lemon Fully Lit or our Margarita Sour!); or even a seasoned beer connoisseur who knows *exactly* what s/he is looking for. We strive to meet the needs and wants of all who come through our doors.
201: Specific Ingredients
Last quarter we did a deep dive into all things malt, including a field trip to Gallatin Valley Malt! We discussed the process of malting, the spectrum of flavors that are derived, and how to detect flavor differences. This quarter is hops (my great love), and we’re hoping to be a part of some hop harvesting this fall!
Ultimately, we’d love to get BeerSkool public, but until then you’ll have to keep up with the newsletter & our newly published blog! Thanks, as always, and…
Stay Thirsty,
Hart
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As a Legal Nurse Consultant, I appreciate the educational approach MAP Brewing takes with its BeerSkool program. It's refreshing to see a brewery not only craft exceptional beers but also foster a deeper understanding of the brewing process. The "Beer Tindering" concept in Level 102 is particularly intriguing—it’s like matching the perfect beer to your palate, much like how a product liability expert matches the right information to a case. Cheers to blending learning with great brews!
What a fantastic initiative—combining learning with craft beer tasting! It's refreshing to see a brewery take such an educational approach to beer appreciation. The 'Beer Tindering' concept is especially clever, matching patrons with brews they'll love. For those interested in enhancing their digital experiences, Answer AI is a great resource. It's the best AI humanizer available, offering innovative solutions for more natural and engaging interactions. Cheers to more educational and enjoyable sessions at MAP Brewing!
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