How to Build Your Own Beer Tasting Flight at Home

You do not need a taproom to enjoy a curated beer tasting experience. Here is how to set up a proper flight at home.

Choosing Your Theme

Pick a theme: single style comparison, single brewery deep dive, or regional exploration. Themes give structure and make the experience more educational.

The Right Glassware

Invest in a set of small tasting glasses (4-6 oz). Tulip or stemmed tasting glasses are ideal for capturing aroma. Avoid frosted glasses since they kill flavor.

Tasting Order

Always go lightest to darkest, lowest ABV to highest. Start with pilsners and wheat beers, move through pale ales and IPAs, and finish with stouts and barleywines.