When it comes to tasting beer, the most important thing we need to decide is, do we like it, yes or no. But, for those of us who want to take it to the next level, we need to decipher what we are tasting, where those flavors come from and how to pair them to create the best flavor synergy. This is what brewers, beer judges and Cicerones spend their lives focused on. As you can imagine, this is a complex issue that requires education, experience and focus. My next guest has not only literally mastered this, but he has drawn from his experience in the world of wine and beer to create a wealth of resources to teach the rest of us how to taste beer like a Master.
Learning how to really taste beer, to explore it’s depths, to find the connections and draw conclusions about how and with what it was made is an arduous journey. But, for those who are willing to put in the work, the rewards can be exponential. Luckily we have people like Rich Higgins to guide our way.
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Rich Higgins – Deductive Beer Tasting Method
North American Sommelier Association
The Court of Masters Sommelier