Belgian Sour Power

Over the past few years American passion for sour beers has exploded. Belgian brewers have been making these beers for decades and arguably centuries. Most of the international sour styles are under the category of European Sour Ales are authentic Belgian styles.

Learn the difference between Lambics & Flanders Ales, Lactobacillus & Acetobactor, “Wild VS Sour”, and Traditional Mixed Fermentations VS Kettle-souring. With sampling!

Annette May is an Advanced Cicerone®, BJCP Judge and a Beer Educator & Consultant. She is an instructor in Schoolcraft College’s Brewing & Distillation Technology Program, and is a Regional Instructor for the Cicerone® Certification Program.  She has been working and teaching in both the import and craft beer segments for 22 years. She specializes in Beer Styles, Sensory Evaluation, Beer Service & Draught Systems and Pairing Beer With Food.

Session – Friday July 13.