F24-1113P, Novemberfest—a Non-alcoholic Beer Tasting

Non-alcoholic beer sales have been increasing rapidly in the US as more people consider the health benefits of avoiding alcohol. As a result, more brewers have been offering non-alcoholic options. Traditional beer drinkers have favorite brands, but it is not clear whether those favorites will hold up when applied to non-alcoholic beer. And does non-alcoholic beer even TASTE like beer? You can be the judge! The Novemberfest will offer an opportunity to sample multiple non-alcoholic beers to help members find (or confirm) their new favorites. You can even wear your dirndl or lederhosen!

Registration for this class opens on November 4th.
The last day to sign up will be November 10th.
The $14 cost is non-refundable. If you cannot make it, someone else will drink your beer.

Presenter: Mike Ahern and David Pace
Mike Ahern and David Pace have dedicated themselves to sampling beer in dozens of countries on all of the world’s continents (other than Antarctica). Sadly, they could not always remember much the following day. This event will give them, and you, an opportunity to start over in this emerging niche in the gastronomy of beverages.

Mike Ahern holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees (the pursuit of which involved beer drinking) in chemistry and served 26 years in the US Army (which absolutely involved beer drinking). He has taught at the US Military Academy at West Point, 12 years with Prince William County Schools (no beer in classes), and as an adjunct for George Mason University’s College of Education. He is a former Washington Post Teacher of the Year for Prince William County Schools. Mike is a former president of LLI-Manassas and has taught many classes for LLI. All when sober.

David Pace is a seasoned traveler, having visited 81 countries (just back from Egypt this month) and all but one continent (Antarctica). His love of travel began when David was stationed in Germany (Prost in die Bierhallen!) for three years in the US Air Force. Yes, he participated in the Oktoberfest in Munich. David holds a bachelor’s degree in math from the University of Virginia (do you suppose he drank any beer at UVA?) and a master’s degree in astronomy from San Diego State University. In addition, David is a retired USAF officer and meteorologist, a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society, and has had stints in the private sector and at the Federal Aviation Administration. David recently appeared as an advertising model for a senior living facility—always shown holding an adult beverage. David has also made appearances as a background extra in various TV shows and movies. David is currently the LLI-Manassas webmaster, mostly done when sober.

LLI Coordinator: Mike Ahern and David Pace