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Talking about Sommeliers…
As you enter the world of wine and beverage this article may provide some insight into where we have been and where we are going…
The word “Sommelier” http://punchdrink.com/articles/why-is-the-word-sommelier-being-co-opted/
About Beer
In preparation of the lecture on beer please read and view the following:
Who makes Brooklyn Brewery Beer? Learn about Garrett Oliver
How Beer is made:
Click here for another video (this is a concise video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FttkHVBu2IA
Some history and the current state of Brooklyn Brewery, press here.
There is a difference: Ales and Lagers
There are various types of beer: types of beer
For and in-class activity: press here and pick two beer styles. Reply to this post with the beer style you are going to share with the class.
Beer Terms to Know
Use this site to learn the following terms:
Aerobic, ale, amber, anaerobic, barley, beer, bitter, black malt, bottle conditioning, bottom-fermenting-yeast, brew kettle, caramel malt, dosage, dty-hopping, hops, lager, lauter, tauter tun, malting, mash, wort
Frost
We spend a lot of time talking about frost, I thought this article could make the issue more real: http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Frost-Strikes-France’s-Burgundy-and-Loire-Wine-Regions
Build Your Knowledge of Fortified Wine Using your Text and Wine Folley
What makes Madeira, Marsala, Port, Sherry and other fortified wine unique? Think about (and answer) the questions that guide us in determining what makes a wine taste as it does:
Grape variety, climate, vinification practices, viticultural practices, location and the luck of the year. Compare what you find in your text book to what is conveyed about Madeira: http://winefolly.com/review/what-is-madeira-wine/, Marsala: http://winefolly.com/review/marsala-wine/ Porto: http://winefolly.com/review/what-is-port-wine/ and Sherry: http://winefolly.com/review/dry-sherry-wine-guide/
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
At the 2015 Society of Wine Educators Conference, Will Costello, MS told the audience how New Zealand is a “land like no other,” during his presentations titled “New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: Breakthrough Approaches and Individual Expressions.” You can download a copy of the presentation here: NZ Sauvignon Blanc presented by Will Costello
http://winewitandwisdomswe.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NZ-Sauvignon-Blanc-presented-by-Will-Costello.pdf
Cosmo writing about the wine industry? Sure, Why Not.
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/career/a50201/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-became-a-sommelier/
As you build your wine knowledge do not forget about your general education skills. They are powerful. What are your thoughts about what is expressed in this article?
Oregon or Washington, Which Do You Choose?
Isn’t this a great representation of our north east wines? Which do you choose?
http://winefolly.com/update/washington-vs-oregon-wine-infographic/
Tasting Suggestions
So what do you think about this? How do you plan your own tasting notes?
http://winefolly.com/review/write-excellent-wine-tasting-notes/