Virtual Roundtables
Online sessions held on a recurring schedule, focused on a single topic per meeting. Useful for hobbyists outside the Cincinnati area, or anyone who prefers to join from their own brewing space.
Group Sessions
Learning alongside other home brewing hobbyists
Group sessions bring together small numbers of hobbyists to talk through a specific topic, compare notes on batches, and ask questions in real time. They complement the self-paced course modules rather than replacing them.
What Group Sessions Are
A smaller, conversation-first format
Rather than a lecture, each session is built around discussion. A short introduction to the topic is followed by open time for questions, batch reviews, and comparing notes between hobbyists working on similar styles. Groups are kept small so there's time for everyone to talk.
Sessions are educational and informal. They do not involve the sale, distribution or commercial production of beer, and they are not affiliated with any brewery license or permit. The focus stays on personal, at-home brewing knowledge.
Formats
Two ways to join a session
In-Person Meetups
Occasional in-person gatherings for hobbyists local to Cincinnati, often paired with a hands-on demonstration of a specific technique such as dry hopping or bottle conditioning.
What's Included
Every session comes with these materials
- A short written recap sent after each session
- A discussion outline covering the session's main topic
- Time set aside for open questions from attendees
- Access to related worksheets from the course library
- A running log of topics covered in previous sessions
- Suggested follow-up reading for deeper study
Recurring Topics
Subjects covered across sessions
Topics rotate on a recurring basis. A few examples of what tends to come up.
Lager Fermentation Basics
Managing cooler fermentation temperatures at home without dedicated lagering equipment.
Hop Scheduling for IPAs
Comparing bittering, flavor and dry hop additions and how timing shifts the final aroma.
Working With Natural Yeast
An introduction to capturing and maintaining wild or natural yeast cultures for experimental batches.
Fermentation Troubleshooting Clinic
An open session for bringing gravity readings and observations from a stuck or unusual fermentation.
Interested in an upcoming session?
Send a message with your general area of interest and we'll get back to you with current session details.