Microbrew and Craft Beer Tasting Series

The CWU Office of Continuing Education is pleased to announce its first craft beer and microbrew tasting series. Come learn about the beers of the world, their styles, histories, brewing techniques, and more.

When: Friday Evenings 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Mary Grupe Center on the Ellensburg campus. See the map at: www.cwuce.org/map.asp

Who: The program is open to anyone 21 years of age or older.

Registration

Be sure to register early as these popular classes fill up quickly! Seating is limited to fifty and pre-registration is required. There will be no at-the-door ticket sales.

Cost
Single class	$25-$30
Full Series (all 5 classes)	$115 ($15 Savings!)

Payment must be made at the time of registration to secure your space. As per policy, refunds may only be granted if we receive notice of cancellation at least 10 days prior to class.

To register:
To register, please call:
CWU Office of Continuing Education
(509) 963-1504

Pairing Beer and Food - $30
Friday, November 20, 2009
Location: Grupe center
Wine usually comes to mind when you think of pairing beverages with food, but beer can also enhance your food experience and bring out the best in both. We’ll sample a variety of beer styles and learn how to choose foods that compliment each beer.

Holiday beer Tasting - $25
Friday, December 11, 2009
Location: Grupe center
No trend in the U.S. beer industry has been more popular than the explosion of holiday and seasonal beers. Come celebrate the holidays by sampling beers that have truly captured the essence of the season.

Extreme Brewing - $25
Friday, February 19, 2010
Location: Grupe center
Many brewers are taking their knowledge of the art of fermentation to new levels. We’ll sample beers that have gone to the extreme, including beers with unique ingredients, beers that are aged in wood, and some that throw convention out the window. You won’t think of beer the same way after this class.

Belgian beers - $25
Friday, March 19, 2010
Location: Grupe center
Many beer officianados consider beers from Belgium among the finest in the world. We’ll sample some of the best that Belgium has to offer and learn about the history and culture that has made them the international beer phenomenon.

Washington/California Beer Throwdown - $25
Friday, April 23, 2010
Location: Grupe center
The West coast is the home of the U.S. microbrew revival, but who makes the best beers on the coast? Washington or California? (Sorry, Oregon.) You’ll be the judge as we sample beers head to head to see which state has truly mastered the style. From Hefeweisen to IPA to Stout, this class will determine who has bragging rights to claim "the best of the West"!

For questions or more information please contact us:

CWU Office of Continuing Education
(509) 963-1504