Fehlaromenseminar - Bierfehler erkennen und verstehen

Seminar on Off-Flavors in Beer: Identifying and Understanding Beer Flaws 

Beer is a fascinating interplay of raw materials, the brewing process, and sensory analysis. But what happens when undesirable flavors creep in?

In this seminar, we’ll dive into the world of off-flavors together and taste eight selected samples of flavors that can occur in beer. Exactly which off-flavors will be featured remains a surprise until the seminar.

Under the expert guidance of Dirk Hetkamp, supported by Bernd Unger, you’ll learn to recognize and describe typical sensory defects and understand their causes. Both are trained brewers with many years of experience and in-depth knowledge of brewing processes and beer sensory analysis.

During the seminar, you’ll learn about the individual flavors in isolation and how they relate to beer production, storage, and serving. The goal is to train your own sensory skills and develop a deeper understanding of which process errors are responsible for these flavors.

After the seminar, there will of course still be time to enjoy delicious beer from 14 taps and hundreds more from the fridge. Our two brewers will be available to answer any further questions and talk shop with you in a relaxed, beer-filled setting.

Duration: approx. 3–4 hours

Time: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Who is this seminar for?

This seminar is aimed at:

• Beer lovers who want to train their sense of taste and smell

• Homebrewers who want to better understand common sources of error in brewing

• Craft beer enthusiasts and those interested in sensory analysis

• Members of beer clubs and tasting groups

• Employees in the restaurant and beverage retail industries

• Brewery employees and aspiring brewers

• Beer sommeliers and those who aspire to become one

• Anyone who’s always wanted to know why a beer sometimes tastes “different” than expected

No prior knowledge is required—curiosity and a love of discovery are all you need. Look forward to an informative and entertaining afternoon full of exciting “aha” moments exploring the sensory world of beer.

Ticket sales end on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Since we must order the off-flavors based on the number of participants, no additional tickets will be available after that date. Thank you for your understanding.