BBM! Tastings in the United States

“Belgian beers have become fashionable, yet the pleasures they offer have been truly explored by only a minority of drinkers."
--Michael Jackson (Not that Michael Jackson)

BBM! Tastings are structured in the format of a fun beer appreciation class and are currently held in Seattle, Portland, Oregon, San Francisco Bay Area and Philadelphia. See schedule below for dates, times and how to register. These beer classes are great events for couples, singles and as a perfect gift for that beer fan in your life!

Belgium, aka, beer paradise, brews some of the finest beers in the world: Dubbels, Tripels, Trappist, Farmhouse and more. Learn about some of the many different styles of Belgian beer, their history, ingredients and mythology. No experience necessary.

All classes are lead by Belgian Beer Me! Founder Stu Stuart.

Also covered is the beer culture of Belgium and beer travel to Belgium.

Price includes: beer, snacks, course materials and an authentic Belgian beer glass.

Beer enthusiasts, home brewers and newcomers are welcome. Meet some like-minded folks in one fun, informative meeting and experience and appreciate the pleasures of some beers that may change your life!

Philadelphia Beer Week

“Yo, Philadelphia!”

BBM! Is proud to bring its popular Belgian beer appreciation classes to the Second Annual Philly Beer Week.

Email beersanta63@gmail.com or call (231) 215-0173 to enroll.

Classes will be held at the following locations:

1)   Spinnerstown Hotel, Thur. Mar. 12, 7 p.m., $55, 2195 Spinnerstown Rd., Spinnerstown, Penn.

2) Bridgid’s, Sat. Mar. 14, 1 p.m., $65,  726 N. 24^th St., Philadelphia

3) *(SOLD OUT) Monk’s Café, Sun., Mar. 15, 12 noon, $65, 264 S. 16^th St., Philadelphia

4) Beneluxx Tasting Room, Sun., Mar. 15, 3 p.m., $65, 33 S. Third St., Philadelphia

In Seattle, this Belgian beer appreciation course is offered through the Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) Experimental College of the University of Washington and is open to everyone. It is lead by Belgian-Beer Enthusiast, home brewer and beer tour guide Stu Stuart. Stu has been on the faculty of the ASUW Experimental College for more than 18 years.

Stu is also available to speak to your group on Belgian Beer Appreciation and to lead enthusiastic, informative and entertaining private beer tasting sessions, and beer dinners. Call (231) 215-0173.

Scheduled Belgian Beer Me! Beer Appreciation Classes

To sign up go to exco.org or call (206) 543-4375.
Belgian Beer Me!, course #W290
$55 for general public and $45 for UW students

Section One: Beveridge Place Pub, 6451 California Ave. SW, West Seattle, 
April 12, 2009, at 7 p.m.

Enroll early as space is limited. Must be at least 21 years of age. For more information call (231) 215-0173.

Space is limited, sign up now at exco.org or call (206) 543-4375!

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The following BBM! classes are the same course as above, but not administered by the ASUW Experimental College. Email beersanta63@gmail.com or call (231) 215-0173 to enroll.

LaTrappe Trappist Lounge, Sat., Feb. 7, 12 p.m., $65.  This is an SF Beer Week Event! 800 Greenwich St., San Francisco,


The Trappist, 460 8th Street, Oakland, Ca.,
Sat., Feb. 28, 2 p.m. $55.

Mackinac Island, Michigan, 
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Grand Marais, Michigan, 
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99 Bottles Specialty Beer Store, tba

Belmont Station Biercafe’, Portland, Ore., tba

* The BBM! Class originally scheduled for Monk’s Café has been moved to another location.

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