Beer University

September 28th, 2013

We are expanding Beer University for 2013 to 2 venues inside the Smith Brothers Harley Craft Bier Garden.  Beer University looks to continue on the success of 2012 with many jam packed sessions, to give you some options to choose from in 2013.  We feel that a Craft Bier Garden isn’t complete unless we provide you the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the beer.  It is this ‘Growing to Glass’ education that brings a full appreciation of Craft Breweries.   You get access to Beer University with your Craft Bier Garden Sampling Ticket, along with your commemorative tasting glass.

Beer University will provide you with unique beers you’ve never tasted before.  That’s because some of the brews are made just for Beer University.  Also, we have a Rare and Specialty Cask tasting for all the Beer Connoisseurs.   These Rare and Specialty Casks will be available at different times throughout the day for you to sample during Beer University.   Also, we will have infusers, where we make unique brews on site. From a Coffee Porter to a Jalapeño Lager, and everything in-between.  If you love beer, you will love these unique, rare and specialty brews.

 

Check us on on WJHL TV on June 19th, speaking on Beer University.
http://www.daytimetricities.com/tri/entertainment/article/51252/

Throughout the day, we will have sessions from brewers on the unique qualities of their brewery as well as beer education sessions.  From our 2012 Beer University, we had the following sessions and look to update this for 2013 as we build out the fun and educational sessions throughout the day.

	RiverBend Malt House will discuss the artisan characteristics of the traditional malting process.  Riverbend Malt House will be on hand to discuss the process of malting and provide information on using locally-sourced ingredients in a variety of beer styles.
	Echoview Farm will discuss the unique aspects of local Hops farming and hops that grow well in Tennessee and North Carolina.  The soils and climate of Western North Carolina show great promise for the cultivation of hops.  Not only does local agriculture cut down on fossil fuels; it also encourages more symbiosis between local growers and local consumers
	Smoky Mountain Brewery will discuss the differences in German beer styles and what sets german beer apart from other styles.
	Wolf Hills Brewing will discuss Cask Brewing and the finer points of how to brew in the Cask Process.
	Highland Brewing Company will discuss their small batch pilot system along with discussions on how they ensure quality in their brewing process
	Moccassin Bend Brewery will discuss the pros and cons of starting a nano brewery and upstarts.
	Studio Brewwill discuss the unique aspects of yeast and how that impacts and improves the homebrewing process along with other variables in the brewing process.
	Saw Works Brewing will discuss brewing Real English Ales.  Saw Works will also discuss sustainability in brewing and how the brewing process benefits the environment.
	Black Stone Brewing would  have the ”Beer is not just for breakfast anymore; tasting 101.”  This session would learn how to taste beers as well as learn what you should not taste in beers as well.  A great class to understand some of the primary elements of beer.

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