Discover the fascinating experience and the fundamental taste of umami. Join Charlie Papazian, president of the Brewers Association and founder of the American Homebrewers Association, at this Salon as he reveals the basics of why beer and food often pair and create a "wow" experience. First presented in October 2010 at Slow Food’s Salone del Gusto in Italy, Charlie’s presentation discusses and demonstrate umami character by presenting food and craft beer combinations. The "wow" of food and beer combination is not about their marriage, but rather the "child" which emerges.