Beer lovers rejoice!  We are only one week away from the Savannah CraftBrew Fest and this year the event  promises to be great!  There will even be a course entitled “The Brews 101″ where beer novices can learn all about the art of craftbrewing and tasting.

Did you even know that there was a science to tasting beers?  In fact, there are five distinct categories to consider when evaluating a beer, including appearance (is it inviting?), smell (note the beer’s aromatic qualities, taste (note any flavors or interpretations of flavors), mouthfeel (is the beer flat or over carbonated?), drinkability (how likely are you to have another?).

If you want to learn more, the class is free of charge on Saturday (Sept. 4) at 11:00 a.m. at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa (Harbor Ballroom).  The Grand Tasting on Saturday (noon) at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center is the main event and tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.