This 4-week course offers a unique opportunity to explore the history, process, and culture of beer and brewing. The first three classes will be online, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your own home. The fourth class meeting will take place in person at the Elder Piper Beer & Cider Brewery in Petoskey.
Join us online for three engaging one-hour virtual classes. Learn about different beer styles, understand the brewing process from grain to glass, and master the art of pairing beer with food.
The three online classes will cover:
For the fourth and final class (May 27 6-7:30PM), join us in person at the Elder Piper Beer & Cider Brewery in Petoskey for a private tour and tasting.
Expand your palate and become a true beer aficionado!
**Refunds are unavailable for cancellations made within 48 hours of the class***
Eeva Redmond, co-founder and creative director of Petoskey's Elder Piper Beer & Cider, brings a wealth of brewing industry experience to this course. A certified Cicerone (Beer Sommelier) with experience as a trainer and beer educator at some of the country's largest craft breweries including Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Highland Brewing Company. Eeva began her craft beer career in 2015. She has served as a writer for Porch Drinking Magazine and a beer judge for the prestigious Great American Beer Festival. Eeva and her husband, award-winning brewer Trace Redmond, opened Elder Piper Beer & Cider in 2024. The brewery has already garnered local and national acclaim, including being named one of Hop Culture Magazine's "Top 17 Breweries to Watch in 2025."
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