When prepping for class means popping corks, Goose the Market passes with flying colors!

Goose the Market is Indy’s neighborhood fine foods market. And while long cases with “18 feet of meat” may be the pride of this Indiana-sourced butcher shop, an exceptionally curated craft wine and beer cellar offers prime sips for protein pairings. Now, with a new series of seated, guided tasting events, Goose offers a fun way to fill up on delicious knowledge.

Guests who reserve spots in Goose the Market’s new Beer Tasting Classes and Wine Tasting Classes are treated to seats in the market’s private event space. Beer Monger Chance Hoover and Certified Sommelier Heather Tomory lead the party through five wines or ten beers with the stories behind the bottles plus the professional’s guide to tasting analysis and pairing suggestions.

All drinks plus full menu of expertly paired small plates are included, and Goose even packs up “homework” with bottles, cheeses, and a branded moleskine-style notebook for each participant to take away. With new themes each month, guests can register for one event or take advantage of discounts by reserving spots at multiple events.

Check out themes for the Goose’s Wine Classes and click here for more info and to snag your spots.

Wine Topper

Monday, April 16: Speaking of Wine
learn how to read a wine list and get what you want, plus practice the professionals’ technique for tasting wine and the vocab to express what you experience

Monday, May 14: New Fruit
we’ll go beyond Bordeaux to the next Merlot and more: sample a variety of hand-picked, lesser-known varietals and learn the stories  behind these unique vines

Monday, June 25: Better Together
sample your way through a professional sommelier’s guidelines for marrying plates and sips: learn these surefire themes and you’ll be ready to riff on your own perfect pairings at home and in restaurants: a special menu of tasting bites will be served to highlight particular flavors for specific pairings

Get thirsty with these monthly themes for Goose’s Beer Classes and click here for more info and to snag your spots.

Tour of Spain Board

Wednesday, April 25: Core Brews
sample ten varieties of the classic beer styles and learn to evaluate them like the pros, get the break down on traditional brewing methods and how recipe variations impact flavors

Tuesday, May 15: Peculiar Pints
go beyond the basics to sample ten unique beers that push the brewing boundaries, learn the stories behind the bottles and how their production methods set them apart, tempt your palate while discovering new favorites