{"product_id":"beer-for-beginners-from-grain-to-glass","title":"MASTERCLASS: Beer 101: From Grain to Glass by Joke Van Loon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeer can seem simple at first glance: it’s a combination of grain, hops, yeast and water. Yet small changes in ingredients and brewing techniques can create an incredible range of flavours, from crisp and refreshing to rich, fruity, sour or bitter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this interactive masterclass, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ezythologist \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeer connoisseur)\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoke Van Loon\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTasting Talks\u003c\/em\u003e) takes you on a journey from the origins of brewing to the fundamentals of how beer is made—and how to enjoy it with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll begin with a short look at the history of beer and how brewing evolved from accidental fermentation to a refined craft. From there, we’ll follow the brewing process step by step, using it as a guide to understand how each ingredient influences what ends up in your glass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough a curated tasting flight, we’ll explore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow malt affects colour, sweetness, and body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow hops contribute bitterness and aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow yeast and fermentation create flavours ranging from clean and crisp to fruity, spicy, or sour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the way, you’ll taste a range of beer styles—from light and approachable to bold and expressive—each chosen to highlight a specific part of the brewing process. Styles will include, but not be limited to, \u003ci\u003eIrish Stout, Doppelbock, West \u0026amp; East Coast IPAs, Saison and Tripel. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple food pairings will accompany the beers to demonstrate how flavours interact and enhance one another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class is designed for both beginners and curious drinkers alike. No prior knowledge needed—just an interest in discovering how beer really works and how to enjoy it more fully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e----\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoke Van Loon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Belgian beer enthusiast with a degree in clinical psychology who had a practice in Antwerp for a decade. Her passion for all things brewing led her to becoming a certified Zythologist (aka beer sommelier) at the PIVA culinary school in Antwerp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe moved to Toronto in 2025 and devoted herself fully to her studies in beer, creating Tasting Talks - a project that melds her fascination with the topic with her love for connecting people. Making beer culture fun, approachable and engaging, Joke aims to inspire creative tasting and exploring outside of one's comfort zone. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tasting_talks\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@tasting_talks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The world of beer is so much bigger than most people imagine, and I love creating welcoming spaces where they can learn, explore, discover new flavours, and connect with others over great beer.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Depanneur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48171950276856,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/8101\/1960\/files\/craft-beer-has-tons-of-variety-1734365086.jpg?v=1775490730","url":"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/products\/beer-for-beginners-from-grain-to-glass","provider":"The Depanneur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}