We offer a variety of ways for every customer to learn more about the wines, beer and spirits on our shelves. Through our weekly tastings, special events and classes, learn firsthand from our experts, winemakers, brewmasters and industry professionals. Want to know about what’s happening in your local store? Sign up for our emails for notices of upcoming in-store events near you.Wines of Greece**We're sorry, due to high demand this course is full. Please contact Becky Moran at 803-777-8225 to have your name added to our waiting list.** Greek wines are fun, interesting and often made from little-known grapes such as RoditisLuckily you don’t have to be able to pronounce them to be able toOur chef promises a new twist on Greek classic cuisine to complete your $50 per person This class is now full. All of our classes are offered at the McCutchen House, located on the historic Horseshoe, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Be sure to check our events calendar regularly for updated information

Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is available in the lot immediately behind the McCutchen House, and can be accessed from Pendleton Street. When traveling East on Pendleton from Assembly, the entrance to the lot is after your second light (at Pendleton and Marion) on your right. Please do not park in reserved or handicapped spaces unless you have the appropriateLook for the black awning with "Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management," and follow the sidewalk to the front of the building and up the staircase. When parking is not available in the lot, please use metered street parking.Academic CoursesWine & Beer Diploma Programs Core Wine CoursesFull semester wine courses for the beginner and intermediate students. SOMM certification ( Level I-III) available via the National Wine School. Advanced Wine CoursesFor the advanced student of wine. Learn from the top sommelier-professors in America. SOMM certification (Level IV and V) available via the National Wine School.

Beer Brewing CoursesLearn how to brew beer and craft your own recipes like a master brewer. Three levels of beer brewing courses available via the Philly Beer School.   Beer Wars: Belgium vs America, May 12th at 7:30 pm 4 Seats Available Wine and Chocolate Pairing, May 14th at 4:00 pm 8 Seats Available Beef, Beer & Bourbon, June 18th at 6:00 pm 12 Seats Available Wine 101: Learn About Wine, July 16th at 4:00 pm 10 Seats Available Cooking Class with Wine Pairings, July 24th at 6:30 pm 4 Seats Available Sommelier Smackdown, July 26th at 7:30 pm 6 Seats Available Wine 101: Learn About Wine, July 27th at 7:30 pm 15 Seats Available Beer & Brewing 101, August 3rd at 7:30 pm 18 Seats Available Rare and Exotic Wines, August 17th at 7:30 pm 12 Seats Available Imbibe! The Whiskey & Cocktail Class, August 31st at 7:30 pm 14 Seats Available World Atlas of Wine, September 14th at 7:30 pm 17 Seats Available Wine 101: Intro to Wine, September 16th at 4:00 pm 13 Seats Available Sommelier Secrets, September 17th at 4:00 pm 21 Seats Available Craft Beer and Cheese Pairing, September 23rd at 4:00 pm 20 Seats Available Italy versus France

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Wine and Beer in Western Culture 2 wine and beer 1120 syllabus.pdfDr. Brian WatersFood Science ElectiveBeer & Wine Course To be a successful bartender it's crucial to have a broad knowledge of both beer and wine - and there's a lot to know! Although our Basic Bartending Course does cover the basics of beer and wine, we decided to add a course that goes further in depth for those who want to gain even more knowledge about this important feature of bartending. Core Course Features Include: Tours & tastings at well known, local wineries and breweries Course covers the full history of both beer and wine, how they're made, what they're made from, pairing with food, flavor profiles, as well as the most popular beers and wines, not just locally, but world wide! Possibility for internships with local wine bars and micro-breweries Special industry expert guest speakers 5759 East 86th Street16-4-109. Golf course beer and wine license. (1) Upon application, the department of revenue shall issue a retail beer and wine license, to be known as a golf course beer and wine license, for use at a golf course.

If the owner of the golf course is not the state, a unit of the university system, or a local government, to qualify for a license under this section: (a) (i) the golf course must consist of at least 9 holes and 2,500 lineal yards; (ii) the golf course must be either within the limits of an incorporated city or town or within 5 miles of the limits of an incorporated city or town; (iii) the applicant for a license under this section may not have held a beer and wine or all-beverages license within 12 months of the date of application; (iv) the applicant shall pay an initial application fee of $20,000; (b) (i) the golf course must consist of at least 9 holes and 2,500 lineal yards; (ii) the governing body of the golf course must be incorporated under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (iii) the golf course must be within 5 miles of the limits of an incorporated city or town; (iv) the applicant for a license under this section may not have held a beer and wine or all-beverages license within 12 months of the date of application.

(2) The application must be made by the person or entity that owns and operates the golf course. If the owner of the golf course is not the state, a unit of the university system, or a local government, the owner must be approved by the department as provided in this chapter for the issuance of beer licenses.Except as provided in subsection (3)(c), a golf course beer and wine license and all retail beer and wine sales under the license are subject to all statutes and rules governing a retail beer license with a wine license amendment. (b) If the owner of the golf course is not the state, a unit of the university system, or a local government: (i) retail beer and wine sales may be made only during the time of the year that the golf course is open for business, and sales on days during that time must stop by 1 hour after sunset; (ii) the seating capacity of the premises where the beer and wine are sold may not exceed 75 persons; (iii) gaming or gambling is not authorized under the license issued under this section.