Course Offerings

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.

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

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning 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

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Preferably on-site at a local brewery.

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

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

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

BDF-3600B2

Course Contact Information

Clay Fussell
919-866-7212
[email protected]