OLLI Experience: Oktoberfest at Maxline Brewing: German Cuisine & Craft Beer (Maxline Brewing)

Celebrate the flavors of Oktoberfest at Maxline Brewing with a hands-on culinary workshop that explores craft beer in three ways—as a beverage, a pairing partner, and a cooking ingredient. In this interactive class, participants will discover how traditional German dishes and local brews come together to create a flavorful experience. On the menu: Obatzda (Bavarian cheese dip) served with fresh vegetables and pretzel bites; beer-simmered bratwurst with apple-horseradish chutney and cucumber-dill salad; and apple crumble in classic German streusel style, featuring tender baked apples beneath a golden topping with crunchy almonds. Each course will be expertly paired with Maxline craft beers, and Chef Tetiana will share culinary techniques, pairing principles, and practical tips that participants can bring into their own kitchens. Join us for an afternoon of great beer, authentic and delectable German food, and a lively culinary journey you won't soon forget. Prost!

Tetiana Sherman is a professional chef from Ukraine who arrived in Colorado in June 2022. Formerly the owner of a successful culinary school in Kyiv, she brought her passion and expertise to Colorado, founding Culinary Discovery, where she teaches people to create simple, delicious, and nutritious meals in their own kitchens. Tetiana offers popular sourdough bread workshops and beer-pairing cooking classes that connect food, culture, and community. Her refugee story was featured on Colorado Public Radio, Voice of America, and The Coloradoan, and her traditional Ukrainian varenyky recipe appeared in Cocina Libre: Immigrant Resistance Refugees. An active member of Ukrainians of Colorado and a speaker with the Colorado Refugee Speakers Bureau, Tetiana also supports numerous fundraising initiatives for Ukraine. She lives in Timnath, Colorado, with her family.

Notes

• A current OLLI membership is required to register for all courses and lectures.
• If you do not have a Fall 2026 membership, one will be added to your cart at checkout.
• OLLI membership fees and course tuition are critical to the Institute's sustainability and are non-refundable.

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