Lightning Talks: Kerri Allen

Following on the success of previous events, we will have 8 of your fellow attendees get up on stage to deliver five-minute, Ignite-style “Lightning Talks”. With 20 slides each advancing automatically on 15-second intervals, speakers have to be on the top of their game to deliver fun, informative, often hilarious talks. Hear from these attendees about these topics:

Kerri Allen, Beer Wench
Rediscovering a Love of Classic Beer Styles Through Travel

Transcript

2. VISIT THE CLASSIC EUROPEAN BEER NATIONS Discover the Roots of Craft Beer Kerri Allen www.BeerWench.info
3. Why Travel to Europe for Beer? • Beer-cations are cool. • Travel can be affordable. • Experience historical, classic beer styles. • Meet the people and learn about the culture.
4. In England, beer is a social phenomenon.
5. UK Pub Culture
6. UK Cask-Conditioned Ale
7. UK Low ABV Session Ales • Mild • Bitter: Ordinary, Best, “Strong” • Old Ales • Porters / Stouts • Golden Ales
8. In Belgium, beer is a gastronomic phenomenon.
9. Belgium • Fruity, strong ales • High gravity • Big variety for a tiny country • “Brown Cafes”
10. Belgium • Cuisine à la bière • French food in German-sized portions • Mussels and frites
11. Belgian Lambics • Ancient Method • Incredible Complexity • Fruit Versions • Don’t call them “sours!”
12. Belgian Trappist Ales • Appellation Controlee - Monks oversee production - Brewed in Cistercian Abbey - Proceeds fund charities
13. Belgian Trappist Ales • Three major types: - Monk’s Table Beer - Dubbel - Tripel • Some of the best beer in the world!
14. In the Czech Republic, beer is a philosophical phenomenon.
15. Czech Republic • Czechs solve the world’s issues one beer at a time. • Ancient taverns • Inexpensive
16. Czech Republic • Big beer drinkers per capita! • Czech Pale Lager (low ABV), Czech Premium Pale Lager (Bohemian Pilsner), Czech Amber Lager, Czech Dark Lager
17. Czech Republic • Created golden, clear lagers in 1800s • Moravian malt, Saaz hops, soft water
18. In Germany, beer is a “religious” phenomenon.
19. Germany • Reinheitsgebot: Love it or hate it? • Pure beer
20. Germany • Malty lagers • Helles, Dunkel, Hefeweizen, Bock, Seasonals • Not boring at all!
21. Germany • Big beer halls • Oompah music • Heart-stopping food • Beer is food • Eat well and drink good beer!