Find out what beer can teach us about the great wide world.
When it comes to beer education, it takes more than love and knowledge to make a meaningful impact.
As a student of pedagogical theory and an educator recognized for excellence, Dr. J brings her experience as a college professor and passionate love of teaching and learning to beer education.
Book a complimentary consultation to discuss your beer education needs for hospitality staff, homebrew clubs, beer enthusiasts, or total newcomers. Dr. J provides training and education in the following areas.
Sensory Evaluation
Learn how to evaluate beer with a Certified Cicerone® and beer judge. You’ll learn a beer tasting methodology and repeatable strategies for evaluating the appearance, aroma, flavor and mouthfeel of beer, and tips for identifying common off flavors.
Beer History and Culture
Learn about beer history and culture around the world from from one of the country’s leading scholars of the cultural dynamics of beer and brewing. The history of beer dates back to the bronze age. It has geographical roots that reach every corner of the globe and cultural traditions that touch every aspect of human society. Dr. J will open your eyes to the myriad ways that beer connects to our personal, professional, social, creative, and spiritual lives.
Homebrewing
Learn to make beer at home with an avid homebrewer with more than 15 years of experience. Dr. J will walk you through homebrewing equipment, common ingredients, and a step-by-step process from moving from grain to glass.
The World of Beer: Tastes of History, Science, and Culture
What can beer teach us about the great wide world? In The World of Beer: Tastes of History, Science, and Culture–a 12 episode edutainment series on Wondrium— Dr. J Jackson-Beckham has crafted an engaging, highly interactive series that looks at—and invites you to taste—beer through the lens of history, mythology, botany, marketing, and more.