Beyond the Pint: Learn to Taste Beer Like a Pro

Go beyond the pint and discover how to evaluate beer through sight, aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel with Certified Cicerone Rachel Benkowski.
About this Event

Beer is more than just a drink, it's an experience. Join us at Pinnacle Brewing in Scottsdale for Beyond the Pint: Learn to Taste Beer Like a Pro, an interactive introduction to the art of beer tasting, designed for everyone from curious beginners to seasoned craft beer enthusiasts.

In this guided class, Certified Cicerone® Rachel "Beerkowski" Benkowski will teach you how to evaluate beer using the same thoughtful sensory approach often associated with wine. You'll learn how to assess appearance, aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and finish while discovering how ingredients, brewing techniques, and serving practices influence what you experience in your glass.

Whether you're looking to build confidence when ordering a beer, expand your palate, or simply enjoy your favorite styles on a deeper level, this class will change the way you think about beer. Come curious, leave with a new appreciation for one of humanity's oldest and most fascinating beverages.

For $30 per person, you'll get:

• 1-hour guided class
• Five 4 oz curated Pinnacle beer samples
• Educational handouts
• Interactive discussion and Q&A

About you beer guide:

Rachel “Beerkowski” Benkowski is a Certified Cicerone®, beer educator, and longtime craft beer professional who has been part of the team at Bone Haus Brewing since 2018. With a background in history and archaeology, she views beer as more than just a beverage, it's a reflection of culture, community, and the shared human experience. After all, beer has been one of humanity's oldest companions and storytellers for thousands of years.

Passionate about making beer approachable, Rachel loves helping everyone, from seasoned beer nerds to first-time tasters, discover what's in their glass. Through engaging, approachable education, she'll teach you how to truly taste beer while exploring the fascinating history, brewing techniques, serving practices, and style characteristics that make every pint unique. Because beer is, and always has been, for everyone.