BETHESDA BEER GARDEN BRINGS BEEROLOGY 101 INTO SESSION THIS MONTH

Don't know a dopplebock from a stout? Piazza Beer Garden is giving Bethesda residents a crash course in becoming beer experts this month. Beerology 101 courses will be held every Wednesday, from 6:00-7:30 PM. Students will taste and learn the qualities of major beer categories, with beer styles from around the globe. You can sign up for one course, or take them all.

October 8: Lagers

October 15: Wheat and Rye beers

October 22: English ales and IPAs

October 29: Dark, Belgian and Sour beers

Each class is $20 (plus fee), or you can take all 4 for the discount price of $60. Sign up online. The courses will be led by beer connoisseur Paul-Martin Foss, and you'll even get a certificate of completion.

Piazza Beer Garden

7401 Woodmont Avenue

(right next to Bethesda Metro station)