Libraries are centers of learning, curiosity, and connection for their communities, and beer has long played the role of bringing people of different backgrounds together. Learning about beer involves agriculture, art, science, and history, making it a perfect fit for libraries. David has been leading educational beer tastings and talks at public libraries for close to a decade, and library groups have been among his most engaged audiences. He’s a former librarian and library board member himself, and cares deeply about our public libraries and helping them find new ways to engage their local service areas.

Talk with David about scheduling an educational talk, tasting, or ongoing series for your public library.

These events and series are fully customizable to your institution’s wishes and needs, but for descriptions of example topics and series, check out this page.

Educational Tastings

Beer is a drink with rich historical heritage and extensive variety. David can demystify the world of beer for your library group, presenting individual classes or ongoing series that dive into the world of beer and bring it to life for your patrons. 

Educational Talks

Beer isn’t just a drink. It’s an agricultural product, a lens into human history, and a cultural phenomenon that brings together people from different walks of life. Its appeal extends well beyond the walls of breweries and pubs. David can lead educational beer talks on topics including beer history, national brewing traditions, monastic brewing, beer as an agricultural product, the holistic sensory appreciation of beer, and others topics. 

Ongoing Education Series

While library events can be one-off events, they are best planned as part of an ongoing educational series that builds enthusiasm and knowledge for returning attendees. These can be of a pre-planned duration or can run indefinitely. 

Example talks:

• The Basics of Beer or How to Taste Beer (and why you should)
• Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark [Beers]
• The Brewing Process
• The New World of Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer
• Why Is There Coffee In My Beer?
• It’s Always Belgian Beer Season
• Making Sense of IPAs
• Festbiers, Marzens, and Oktoberfest Lagers
• Monastic Roots, Modern Styles: Belgian Abbey Ales
• Doppelbock: A Strong Lager with a Saintly Past
• Trappist Tales and Ales: The Brewing Monasteries
• Beer Chocolate Tasting
• Spirits Chocolate Tasting
• Women and the Past, Present, and Future of Beer
• Tasting Beer Through the Seasons (series)
• The Ingredients of Beer (series)
• The Wild Side: Sour Ales
• From Cacao to Wow: The Chocolate Making Process
• Personal Flavor Vocabularies