Join us online to explore why beer matters.  We will explore beer and brewing from ancient times to today’s international brewing conglomerates. The beery miracles of medieval saints, Prohibition, and beer in Wisconsin are just a couple of the topics in this course. Join other beer fans, homebrewers, and history buffs in online discussions and virtual meet-ups with Dr. Karl Brown, UW-W History professor and former professional brewer.

The “Beer Matters” MOOC features six one-week sections of content, including video lectures, reading materials, primary documents, and images. Class members participate at their own pace and interact with each other in discussion boards online. These asynchronous activities are complemented by optional in-person meet ups at local breweries and historic sites, led by Dr. Brown.