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Better Beer Society / Homebrew Chef Educational Beer Dinner

The Better Beer Society proudly presents a very special beer dinner with famed beer chef Sean Z. Paxton (aka – The Homebrew Chef).
BBS Beer DinnerChef Paxton hails from San Francisco is arguably the most famous beer chef in the world, creating beer dinners for some of the best craft breweries in the nation, as well as for Brewers Association events such as the Craft Brewers Conference and the Great American Beer Festival. In addition, he is a respected author and hosts a monthly podcast on The Brewing Network.

Better Beer Society is a Twin Cities based educational organization dedicated to the growth and awareness of craft beer in Minnesota. BBS provides education through staff training at the retail level, as well as on the consumer level with its highly attended Better Beer Society University program.

The Homebrew Chef has recently partnered with the Better Beer Society on a collaboration dinner showcasing 5 of Minnesota’s craft breweries. Together we’re bringing education to the table as we present the concept and technique of cooking with beer and beer ingredients, as well as the presenting the principles of pairing beer with food.

Join BBS on Friday April 26th at Republic in Uptown, as they present what is sure to be a beer dinner unlike any other you’ve experienced. You will also be joined by Brewmasters and owners of the following brewing companies: Surly, Schell’s, Indeed, Summit, and Steel Toe.

Tickets are $90 (not including tip + gratuity), and reservations are being taken by phone. Please contact 612.886.2309 to reserve your seat(s), as space is limited and this event will sell out fast. Social hour @ 6pm / Dinner @ 7pm.

For more information on Better Beer Society or this event, please contact Rob Shellman directly at rob@betterbeersociety.com or 612.226.7622

What: Better Beer Society / Homebrew Chef Educational Beer Dinner
When: Friday April 26th / 6pm
Where: Republic Calhoun Square
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BBS University Opens Spring Enrollment

Better Beer Society UniversityRob, Jake & the folks behind Better Beer Society have announced enrollment for the upcoming spring semester of BBSU (Better Beer Society University).

Campus will once again be located at Republic (West Bank location).

This semester they have added an additional class to meet demand.  Beer education will occur in of form of  two sessions (first session is at 6pm, second session is at 7:30p). Both will be one-hour long courses.

Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/329360

Your tuition costs will go to education on all aspects of the beer industry (breweries, retail, hop farming, distribution, maltsters, and so forth). BBSU will also teach you how to explore your palate, cook w/ beer and create pairings.

BSU in session w/ (Todd Haug, Pete Rifakes, Chip Walton):

Tuition cost for BBSU spring semester will be $75 (which equates to $6 / class, or roughly the cost of a beer). New students are encouraged to enroll early for their preferred time slot, as space is extremely limited, and last semester sold out very quickly.

For more info checkout Better Beer Society online.