Course
The Tale of Ale: A History of Beer
Name
SEF-3001PH2
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Intended Audience
Wake County residents interested in craft beer, history, and craft beverages will enjoy this just-for-fun course.
Description
Ever wonder how beer came to be one of the world's favorite beverages? Join Wake Tech for an entertaining journey through beer history and find out!
Led by local craft brewing professionals, "The Tale of Ale" explores the development of beer styles through the ages. Students will discover how politics, technology, and trade advanced ale from cauldrons over fire to a globally produced and traded beverage. Each class meets one time and covers a distinctive topic at a local craft brewery. Together we'll dive into a time of alewives, brewsters, kings and queens, when one of the most important laws of the land was beer law!
Classes are designed to be taken individually, allowing participants to pay per class or topic. Whether you're interested in delving into the origins of beer or exploring the latest trends in craft brewing, "The Tale of Ale" promises an enjoyable learning experience for all.
Led by local craft brewing professionals, "The Tale of Ale" explores the development of beer styles through the ages. Students will discover how politics, technology, and trade advanced ale from cauldrons over fire to a globally produced and traded beverage. Each class meets one time and covers a distinctive topic at a local craft brewery. Together we'll dive into a time of alewives, brewsters, kings and queens, when one of the most important laws of the land was beer law!
Classes are designed to be taken individually, allowing participants to pay per class or topic. Whether you're interested in delving into the origins of beer or exploring the latest trends in craft brewing, "The Tale of Ale" promises an enjoyable learning experience for all.
Course Objectives
- Enjoy learning about the origins of brewing and the history of beer in a fun, laid-back setting.
Outline of Instruction
- Class meets one time for instruction at a local brewery. Each class will cover a unique beer history subject. Possible topics include:
-Europe, Trade, & Beer
-Brewing in the United States
-The Industrialization of Beer
-The Origins of Modern Styles
Contact Hours
6
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Text and Supplies Needed
Optional Reading:
The Comic Book Story of Beer: The World's Favorite Beverage from 7000 BC to Today's Craft Brewing Revolution
by Jonathan Hennessey and Mike Smith IBSN: 978-1-60774-635-5
The Comic Book Story of Beer: The World's Favorite Beverage from 7000 BC to Today's Craft Brewing Revolution
by Jonathan Hennessey and Mike Smith IBSN: 978-1-60774-635-5
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Preferably on-site at a local brewery.
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
- Attendance 100%
- Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
Wake County residents interested in craft beer, history, and craft beverages will enjoy this just-for-fun course.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
- Commercial Craft Brewing - BDF-3600B2
Course Contact Information
Clay Fussell
csfussell@waketech.edu
919-866-7212