Beer and Breweries, Cleveland Style NEW

Dates: 4/9/2026 - 5/14/2026

Time: Thursday, 2:40 - 4:00 PM

Location: Middleburg Heights Community Church 7165 Big Creek Pkwy Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

Room: Fellowship Hall 1 and 2

Instructor: Nancy Jirousek

Class #: S26-44

The beer and microbrewery scene is alive and well in Cleveland and around the country. There are so many types of ales, lagers, stouts, porters, IPAs—where do you even begin to explore the options? This class can get you started on this journey or help refine your taste for your favorites. Along with historical background and essential information about beer and beer tasting, speakers from local breweries and Destination Cleveland’s Beer Passport program will be part of the course. The class will also visit two local breweries during weeks four and six (4/30 and 5/14). Class participants can purchase food on their own, if desired, during brewery visits. Details about the schedule, beer tasting and brewery visits are provided at the first class.

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Registration opens on 3/8/2026 at 9 am

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Nancy Jirousek

Nancy Jirousek retired from Baldwin Wallace University as the Senior Director of Transfer and Military Services in 2024 after 19 years, and also served as the liaison to ILR. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Master's of Education in Adult Learning and Development from Cleveland State University.