Cherishing the Craft with author of The Beer Bible Jeff Alworth

215 Southside Drive,Charlotte NC 28217

03 November, 2021

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Celebrate the pre-market launch of the 2nd edition to internationally acclaimed "The Beer Bible" with Jeff Alworth & Joe Vogelbacher. Come celebrate the pre-market launch of the second edition to Jeff Alworth's internationally acclaimed book "The Beer Bible" with a special version of our beer educational series, Cherishing the Craft led by Master Cicerone® Joe Vogelbacher. Ticket price includes an autographed copy of "The Beer Bible" 2nd Edition, beer samples from Sugar Creek and other local breweries, a discussion on national traditions in brewing from Jeff and a Q and A session with both experts. Doors open at 6pm with festivities at 6:30pm During the Tasting, Master Cicerone® Joe Vogelbacher will walk you through a full sensory exploration featuring unique and hand-selected beers from six different breweries in the LoSo Area. Learn how to use all of your senses to experience and taste beer like a Master Cicerone. Take a deep dive into the origin of beer styles with Jeff Alworth and learn about national brewing traditions that are centuries old. Pick the brain during a Q and A session with one of the industry's best known authors. About the Presenters: Joe Vogelbacher is the founder of Sugar Creek Brewing Company. He is a member of the Charlotte EO chapter and the 19th person in the world to have achieved the title of Master Cicerone® Joe's passion for beer and his quest to achieve the title of Master Cicerone has been prominently featured in the full length film documentary Beers of Joy. What is a Master Cicerone®? The Master Cicerone® is the fourth and highest level of the Cicerone Certification Program which was designed to parallel the Court of Master Sommeliers program for wine experts. Becoming a Master Cicerone recognizes an exceptional understanding of brewing, beer, and pairing, combined with outstanding tasting abilities and an encyclopedic knowledge of commercial beers. About the Author: Jeff Alworth is a writer living in Portland, Oregon. He writes about beer, cider, and occasionally, politics. His books include The Widmer Way (Ooligan), The Beer Bible (Workman), The Secrets of Master Brewers (Storey), and Cider Made Simple (Chronicle). His books have twice been cited by the North American Guild of Beer Writers as Best Book, and in 2016 The Beer Bible was named best wine, spirits, or beer book by the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). He also co-hosts the Beervana Podcast, where he and Oregon State University economics professor Patrick Emerson discuss beer and the economics of beer. Jeff regularly gives educational speeches, guided tastings, and corporate presentations, and teaches courses about cider and beer. About Sugar Creek Brewing Company Sugar Creek Brewing Company is dedicated to the craftsmanship of fresh, high-quality beer in a style and commitment representative of Belgian Trappist monks. The Sugar Creek Brewing Company philosophy combines the watchful eye of a Trappist Monk with the technical precision of a nuclear engineer to craft fresh, full-flavored beers that are immensely satisfying and intensely drinkable. Using unique combinations of aromatic yeast strains, domestic and imported hops and award-winning malt varieties, Sugar Creek Brewing Company infuses traditional recipes with modern tastes and techniques to create beer that nourishes both mind and body. Signing Sugar Creek Brewing Company is bringing Belgian-inspired beer to the Carolinas and beyond.  The Sugar Creek Brewing philosophy combines the watchful eye of a Trappist Monk with the technical precision of a nuclear engineer to craft fresh, full-flavored beers that are immensely satisfying and intensely drinkable. Using unique combinations of aromatic yeast strains, domestic and imported hops and award-winning malt varieties, Sugar Creek infuses traditional recipes with modern tastes and techniques to create beer that nourishes both mind and body.