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Get Your MBA - Master of Beer Appreciation!
Thanks for your interest in these Beer MBA classes. Hopefully this page will answer all your questions and provide the information you need to decide to join in the fun. If you still require any additional information, don't hesitate to contact us at BeerMBA@MarketWiseSolutions.com or call 317-873-6976 and ask for Ron Smith.
Read about the Beer MBA program in the news! IndianaBeer.com
More Than Just a Tasting
This is a unique opportunity for people at all knowledge levels to learn more about the World's Classic Beer Styles. As we sample each beer, we'll briefly discuss its origin, history and what makes it unique. This is a fun experience. Don't miss it!
Designed for Everyone (must be 21 years of age)
Flexible Schedule - Take Any Class in Any Order (after attending a Class 1)
Take All 3 Classes and Get Your "MBA Certificate"
Only $45 per 3-hr Class (includes free samples of all beers)
- Discounts available:
- Sign up for all 3 classes for $120 total
- Call for group discounts
Class 1 Beer Styles (Q17)
- Czech Pilsner
- American Pale Ale
- American India Pale Ale (IPA)
- American Wheat
- German Hefeweizen / Weiss
- Belgian / French Saison Ale
- Belgian Tripel Strong Ale
- Flanders Red Belgian Sour Ale
- English Ale / Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
- Scottish Export 80 Ale
- English Northern Brown Ale
- Munich Dunkel Lager
- American Robust Porter
- Irish Dry Stout
- German Doppelbock
- English Strong Barleywine
- Smoke-Flavored Beer
Class 2 Beer Styles (Q18)
- English Ale / Ordinary Bitter
- German Sour / Berliner Weisse
- German Dunkelweizen
- German Oktoberfest
- American Steam Beer
- American Amber / Red Ale
- European Dortmunder Export
- English India Pale Ale (IPA)
- German Schwarzbier
- London Brown Porter
- Sweet / Milk / Cream Stout
- Foreign Extra Strong Stout
- European Helles / Pale Bock
- Belgian Blond Strong Ale
- Belgian Dark Strong Ale
- Scottish Strong / Wee Heavy
- American Strong Barleywine
- German Smoked Rauchbier
Class 3 Beer Styles (Q17)
- Munich Helles Lager
- Belgian White / Witbier
- European / Vienna Amber
- Cologne Germany Kolsch
- English Ale / Best Bitter
- German Dusseldorf Altbier
- American Brown Ale
- American Strong Stout
- American Imperial IPA
- Belgian Farmhouse Sour Ale / Gueuze
- Belgian Sour / Fruit Lambic
- Belgian Dubbel Strong Ale
- German Weizenbock
- Russian / Baltic Strong Porter
- English Old Ale / Strong Ale
- German Eisbock (ice bier)
- Wood / Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Note: Specific beers may need to be substituted due to the availability of unique styles, but each class will always have a similarly interesting line-up.
Additional Demos & Discussions
In each class, we will discuss and sample a different set of Flavors and Common Off-Flavors found in beer.
Also in each class, there will be a brief overview of different Brewing Techniques, Processes and Ingredients.
Additional Information
Samples are spaced out well to avoid overindulgence, but designated drivers are always encouraged. Since the education is what is being paid for, designated drivers may not participate in the class in any way, but there is an area where they can comfortably sit and wait.
Current classes are scheduled as follows (note that more may be added or these may need to be eliminated due to demand or schedule conflicts. If a class is rescheduled you will receive a full refund or be placed in a different class at your discretion):
Current Class Schedule
- Class 1 - Saturday, January 23rd, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
- Class 2 - Saturday, February 6th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Class 3 - Saturday, February 13th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Class 1 - Friday, February 12th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Class 2 - Friday, February 19th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Class 3 - Friday, February 26th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- The next series of classes may be in Late Spring 2010 or Fall 2010.
Additional classes will be added based on demand. If you have suggestions for days of the week and/or times other than Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons, please provide that information on the Contact page. We would appreciate your feedback.
Note: To get on our mailing list to be notified about future dates and to let us know your interest in attending future sessions, please fill out the form on the Contact page!
All classes are currently being conducted at Payless Liquors at I-69 and E. 96th Street (west of the interstate, behind Bob Evans). New locations may be added soon.
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