Discover the world of brewed alcoholic beverages. Historical and cultural impacts of brewed beverages (beer, cider, and mead) resonate in nearly all parts of our society. Explore and learn about production techniques, classic and modern ingredients, flavor profiles, and sensory expectations of different brewed alcoholic beverages. Taste and discover the sensory elements that make brewed alcoholic beverages vital economic products contributing to the hospitality industry. Appreciate marketing, merchandising, packaging, and service standards incorporated by industry leaders. Recognize the significance of responsible sales and service of all alcoholic beverages, specifically brewed beverages. Discover why brewed alcoholic beverages are culturally engrained in our future.
This class combines Penn State students taking the class for credit with adults from the community taking it for non-credit.
Registration deadline is 11:59 pm, August 24, 2026. For registration after this date, contact Keriann Smith at kms6269@psu.edu.
Program questions, please contact: Donna Quadri-Felitti, PhD, Marvin Ashner Director and Associate Professor, School of Hospitality dlq3@psu.edu
Penn State Affiliate - $399.00 + Cvent Fees
General Public - $429.00 + Cvent Fees
Cvent Fees $2.47 per registrant fee + 2.6% credit card processing fee.
Payment Online payment accepted at the time of registration using a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
Cancellation If you need to cancel your registration, please send your written request no later than August 24, 2026, by email to kms6269@psu.edu. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for your cancellation.
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