Maximum Beverage will host a stout and porter beer seminar Wednesday, Feb. 13, with two sessions: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The seminar will feature the beers of Samuel Smith Old Brewery in the United Kingdom.

Reservations are required. Maximum Beverage is at 333 North Main Street in West Hartford. 860-761-2541, www.maximumbev.com.