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FERMENTATION WORKSHOP: MISO, AMAZAKE, AND SHIO KOJI
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WINETASTING: A BEGINNER’S SAMPLER John Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator
Uncertain as to the di‹erence between Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, Chianti and Cabernet, Burgundy and Baross Fermentedfoodsarerichinprobiotic Join us to learn how to distinguish between wine styles, gr bacteriaandenzymesthathelpmaintain varieties, and regions. We’ll discuss how to buy wine at all price p intestinalora,improvethedigestivesystem, how to taste wine to get the most out of every glass, what makes a andenhancetheimmunesystem.Somearealsorichinprebiotics New World wine di‹erent from the same type of wine produced in thankstoamoldknownaskoji.JoinNorah,ourfermentationexpert, France or Italy, and the best food pairings for di‹erent wine style whowillguideyouthroughtheprocessofmakingthreeshort-termkoji C OURSE CODE: WSAM ferments:shiokoji,miso,andamazake.Norahwillexplainaboutthe Sec. 2 Fridays, 7-9pm. Apr. 22 & Apr. 29 | $155 scienceandhistoryofkojiandtheirdi‹erentapplications. You01: are welcometopickoneortwooralltomakealongorjustwatchand learn.Thelistofingredientsneededwillbeemailedtoyoupriortothe DELICIOUS AND DIVINE: classalongwiththeZoomlink.
Norah Ylang | Fermentationist, Educator, @fermentsbynorah
C O U R S E C O D E : V F SY Sec. 01: Saturday, 3-5pm. Apr. 23 | $60
CHOCOLATE AND WINE PAIRING
Victoria Kichuk | Professional Chocophile, cocoabeantown.com
What do Casanova, Montezuma, and Mozart all have in common? A love of chocolate! And what goes best with chocolate? Wine! Join us for this extravaganza exploring the Joe Capatosto | Sales & Account Manager, Counter Culture Coffee history of romance and chocolate and why this decadent treat ma Making the perfect cup of co‹ee is no accident. Join your heart utter and your spirits y. Learn how to match your favori Joe Capatosto, an authorized Specialty Co‹ee chocolates with the correct varietals and sample some delici Association Instructor in Brewing Science and and Barista chocolate pairings from around the world. Skills, from Counter Culture Co‹ee as they lead an immersive home CO URSE CODE: DIVN brewing class. You’ll learn about what factors most a‹ect the Sec.brewing 01: Friday, 7-8:30pm. Apr. 15 | $70 process, why they matter, and will then apply this knowledge with hands- on practice across multiple brewing methods. Attendees will CHARDONNAY IS NOT A BAD GRAPE leave with helpful tips on how to thoughtfully taste and store co‹ee, tried-and-true brewing recipes, and solid advice for troubleshooting Marie-Louise Friedland | Sommelier while brewing at home. In addition to class instruction you’ll receive a The Chardonnay grape has a love for being oaked, 12oz. bag of a Limited Release Counter Culture Co‹ee. but that does not mean that all Chardonnay becom COURSE CODE: COFF a abby, buttery mess. Chablis has a penchant for Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-12pm. May 14 | $65 delivering some of the best and tartest styles of Chardonnay a there are producers that integrate oak thoughtfully and e–ci produce the most memorable bottles of wine. In this class, we will about just how fabulous Chardonnay can be, which regions to turn you don’t like them heavily oaked, and regions that make lean and Chardonnay. Let’s give Chardonnay the love it deserves!
HOME BREW COFFEE WORKSHOP
WINE, BEER & SPIRITS
NON-ALCOHOLIC CANNABIS LIBATIONS Melissa Smith | Cannabis Enthusiast, Attorney
COURSE CODE: CHRD Sec. 01: Saturday, 7-9pm. Apr. 9 | $99
Come discover a di‹erent way to unwind on Saturday nights and learn about the benefits of cannabis INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH RED WINE infused beverages in a safe, educational, hands-John on Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator environment. You’ll learn techniques for making cannabis tinctures which we’ll use to mix creative beverages. If you choose to make your Even to the most accomplished wine consumer, French wine own infusions to take home you must bring your own cannabis. Small can be mysterious and daunting in its complexity. We also tend to think of French wine as being highly sophisticated vials will be provided to take the tinctures made in class home. You therefore very expensive. Join sommelier, John Fiola, as he breaks must be 21+ to take this class. The class and venue are in compliance down the critical role French grapes and wine making techniques with MA cannabis laws; no cannabis may be bought or sold with the played around the world and how to choose an outstanding, venue or on the property. a‹ordable French red. We will explore several regions of wine from COURSE CODE: CANB Burgundy and Bordeaux to the Loire, Rhone Valleys and beyond while Sec. 01: Saturday, 5-8pm. Apr. 30 | $65 discussing the grape varietals, climates of these regions, and Fr winemaking techniques that have shaped the entire wine indus
MIXING WITH WINE
Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art
C O U R S E C O D E : F WA A Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. May 13 | $99
You don’t need high-proof and expensive spirits to mix up show-stopping cocktails. In this class we’ll make delicious wine cocktails using sparkling and still wines, as well as fruits, juices and other spirits. The cocktails will include a classic sparkling T H E C O S T O F T U I T I O N C OV E R S wine cocktail, a wine Mojito, a strawberry Frosé, and more. A L L F O O D A N D B E V E R AG E S F E E S C O U R S E C O D E : H WC K Sec. 01: Friday, 7-8:30pm. Jun. 3 | $90
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