In this class, the origin of beer characteristics are broken down and discussed. Students learn descriptive and critical tasting technique, adding a "why" to whether or not they like a beer, and determine if it is free of defect. Identify raw materials in finished beers and gain a deep understanding of how ingredients affect flavors and aromas. Detect many common off flavors and learn how to prevent them. Students must be 21 years old to register and must register in person at one of the following locations: Asheville campus or A-B Tech Madison. Valid ID required at registration.
Thank you for your interest in Continuing Education. This course currently has a wait list. Please take the following steps to request to be added to the wait list/interest list:
Returning students: Please email Continuing Education Registration at conedregistration@abtech.edu with your name, DOB, student ID (if known), and the course title and number (ie. CSP-9876-123).
New students: Please fill out the Student Enrollment Form to have a student record created. Once this form is submitted electronically, please email Continuing Education Registration at conedregistration@abtech.edu with your name, DOB, and the class title and number (ie. CSP-9876-123).
Please note: Students can only be added to one wait list at a time per course title and will receive a confirmation email once added to the wait list. If more than one wait list is requested for the same course, the student will be added to the option with the shortest list. Students will be notified via the phone number or email address on record if a space becomes available in the requested course. If your contact information needs to be updated, please return to the registration page and complete the "Continuing Education Student Record Update Form". For further assistance, please call Continuing Education Registration at (828) 398-7903.
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