For every thirst, a beer. Welcome to Under the Jenfluence!

Beer and brewing are fascinating and the opportunities to learn more about them are endless. Those opportunities should be accessible to everyone wanting to learn more about beer as well as fun, approachable, and respectful.

On the Under the Jenfluence website, you can find information on

About Jen Blair

Jen Blair is the founder and curator of Under the Jenfluence. Jen is a Master Cicerone® and National BJCP Beer Judge.

Jen currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, Tom, and Central Asian Shepherd siblings, Boris and Natasha.

 

Favorite Beer & Sensory Resources

No one is born with beer knowledge - it all comes from somewhere. Below are some of my favorite resources.

Books

Head to my Under the Jenfluence Bookshop.org shop to see my recommended resources for everything from getting started in beer to sensory to history.

Note: this is an affiliate account, which means a portion of your purchases gets donated to independent bookstores, and I receive a small commission as well. Give your money to us and not billionaires.

Newsletters

Bier Omakase: Stories and experiences about fermentation, curated for you.

Cerveza Con Alma: In this space, I'll share my passion for beer with you through stories that will transport you to local breweries, immerse you in the beer culture of different countries, and connect you with the people who bring this special beverage to life.

Boak & Bailey by Jessica Boak and Ray Bailey (pen names): We’re geeks in general, but especially about beer and pubs. We write under the names Jessica Boak and Ray Bailey. We live in Bristol in the UK. We’ve been blogging about beer since 2007.

Follow me on Instagram for (mostly) beer and sensory content.

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Belgium trip part 1: coppers, grants,and mash filters 🇧🇪 (The last picture is technically a plate filter used prior to packaging at Cantillon, don’t @ me)
The deadline to register for our next Aroma webinar is THIS THURSDAY! Check out these reviews to learn more about the experience. Learn more and register at the link in my bio.
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