Beer cocktails have been around for centuries and they're better than ever.

From colonial-era flips and warming punches to modern craft creations built on IPAs and malty ales, beer has always had a place behind the bar. In this hands-on class, you'll taste a range of beer styles and explore how hops, malt, and carbonation can transform a cocktail — ending with a live demonstration of a hot flip made with a red hot poker.

Why You Should Attend

• Trace the centuries-long history of beer cocktails, from vintage punches and flips to contemporary craft techniques

• Discover how different beer styles -- from malty ales to bitter IPAs -- function as cocktail ingredients

• Watch a live demonstration of a traditional hot flip, made the old-fashioned way with a red hot poker

Track: Spirits + Knowledge

PRESENTED BY

Jacob Grier

Author, Writer, and Beverage Consultant

Jacob Grier is a bartender and writer in Portland, Oregon, and the author of several books, including Cocktails on Tap: The Art of Mixing Spirits and Beer, Raising the Bar, and the forthcoming The Bartender’s Library (the latter two coauthored with Brett Adams). He is also a founder of Aquavit Week, the spirits and cocktail agency Two Wheel Spirits, and the link-sharing platform Seabird.

Bartender’s Circle Summit: Industry Session

This session is part of the Bartender’s Circle Summit and is strictly intended for members of the global hospitality industry. To attend this masterclass, you must have a BCS Class Pass. Our summit programming at Pacific Place is a dedicated space for professionals to sharpen their craft, delve into spirit categories like Cognac and Pisco, and learn from the industry’s most respected leaders.

• Want to see the full curriculum? Find out more here.

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