Latte Art Skills

Our intro classes are designed for the absolute novice brewer. They are a fantastic experience for anyone looking to develop a deeper understanding of beer, its ingredients, and the process by which it’s made in a friendly and savvy environment. We teach in a concentrated 2 to 3 hour workshop format that focuses on a hands-on learning experience....

In two fun-filled hours you can become a confident bartender, creating delicious and gorgeous cocktails, to the delight of your guests. A master mixologist will walk you through how to stock a basic bar and create classic cocktails (Martinis, Cosmopolitan, Manhattan, Margarita) as well as some fabulous new recipes (The Lavender Lemontini, Key West...

Take control of cocktail hour!  Learn how to assemble your own bar at home, and create top-shelf concoctions in a fun, interactive setting. Your professional instructor will explain how to select the right glassware, prepare garnishes, stock your bar, and improvise on the fly. Each student will be paired with a fellow mixologist, so get ready...

For all those interested in barista skills or knowing what it takes to produce your latte each morning, our One-Day Barista Workshop is the class for you! Students will cover all topics related to operating an espresso machine and making espresso-based drinks, including: Dialing in a grinder Pulling a shot of espresso Steaming milk ...

Are you ready to step into all-grain brewing but not sure where to start? This is an advanced class for the intermediate or experienced extract brewer. We’ll take an in depth look at the mashing process and different styles of mashing/lautering & sparging along with the enzymatic and chemical pathways involved. Additionally, we’ll cover water...

Go behind the scenes with Joe Coffee's green buyer at the Pulley Collective on the Brooklyn waterfront in Red Hook. Participants will learn the basics of the roasting process through a comparative roasting demonstration, examining three different roast profiles of a single coffee to explore the variables that affect flavor. By tasting the coffees side...

This advanced course and accompanying tasting will engross you in the wonderfully complex world of hops which are the delicate, cone-like flower giving many of your favorite brews their delicious and complex aromas and flavors. Hops are wonderfully diverse and are used for multiple purposes. Each variety imparts a uniquely different scent and flavor...

Our Cocktail class is back & revamped!  Our mixologist will teach 2  different cocktails from 3 different spirits: 1 classic & 1 modern.  You will learn to shake, strain, & stir. There might even be fire!  You will concoct you own bitters & craft your own liquor to take home and add to your own home bar! ...

Brewers make wort. Yeast make beer. Our yeast class and accompanying tasting will delve deeply into the world of everyone’s favorite microorganism. The yeast lecture will cover: Yeast Nutrition, growth and chemical pathways that effect home brewers. How to choose and maintain a happy culture in your home brew and how strain selection impacts beer...

Join us for a home coffee brewing class to learn the same techniques that our baristas use to achieve great tasting coffee in our cafes. This class will cover the fundamentals of brewing to help you learn what proper extraction means and how to taste it in your cup. With step-by-step instructions and hands on practice using tools found in high end...

In this two-hour ice cream sundae making class you'll learn to make two of our seasonal sundaes, sample other limited-time boozy flavors, and take lots of Instagram-worthy pics! Take home 1 pint of your favorite flavor at the end of class.  Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase and attend.

In this two-hour ice cream mixology class you'll learn to make 2 of our Instagram famous boozy ice cream cocktails!  Start by sampling each of our 4 ice cream cocktails, and then choose any 2 and learn to make them yourself. We'll talk about the inspiration for our new cocktails and our company history. There will be beer and wine available...

In this two-hour ice cream sundae making class you'll learn to make two of our seasonal sundaes, sample other limited-time boozy flavors, and take lots of Instagram-worthy pics! Take home 1 pint of your favorite flavor at the end of class. Great for corporate outings, Bachelorette parties or 21st birthdays! Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase...

Learn how to make your own boozy ice cream! In this two-hour class, we will make all of our liquor-infused ice creams and sorbets. During the classes, you will learn how to concoct some of our most popular boozy ice cream and sorbet creations using a commercial grade batch ice cream machine.  Classes will be taught by Tipsy Scoop's Founder and...

For two memorable hours, join our exclusive Cocktail Club where you will demystify this captivating craft and master the art of Mixology! Guided by our Craft Cocktail Expert, you will learn the basics of bartending by stocking a basic bar, using bar tools, creating an egg white foam, fashioning the perfect garnishes and learning how to "free-pour"....

Embark on the path to cocktail mastery in this DIY class. What spirits and flavors complement each other? How did cocktails come into existence? Should I shake, stir, or muddle? All will be revealed in this enlightening hands-on workshop. This class includes a Q&A session with Astor Center Instructor Jenn Smith. What you can expect: 1 Welcome...

During this course, you will live a unique tea experience. You will learn about the history of tea, from its origins to its spread to the west. The class will cover different types of tea, from harvest to cup, and will allow you to taste 6 extraordinary rare and outstanding teas, harvested in small plantations, from different parts of the world. The...

Join Joaquín Simó, Owner and Head Mixologist of cocktail bar destination, Pouring Ribbons, for an hour of interactive mixology, tasting, and discussion. The conversation aims for "edutainment,” as we sip on delicious cocktails while learning the foundations behind making a well-balanced drink at home, stories on how classic cocktails were originally...

Tea is the most popular drink in the world, surpassing coffee, beer, milk, and soda. It’s also one of humanity’s oldest drinks; since its discovery in China five thousand years ago, it has spread to every continent … including Antarctica!  Over the millennia tea drinkers have developed endless varieties of their favorite beverage,...

Explore cocktail history and techniques through the lens of love. We’ll dive into pop culture and seductive bar ingredients to leave you head-over-heels in love with these new favorite drinks! Classes are 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with Astor Center Instructor Cristina. What you can expect: 1 Welcome cocktail 3 Hands-on opportunities...