Academy of Wine & Spirits
| Duration: | Classroom: 7 hours. Online: 7 hours. |
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| Includes: | Classroom: 24 Beer Samples, Charcuterie, Text Book, Online Exam, Digital Certificate. Online: Online Zoom Platform, Digital Book, Online Exam, Digital Certificate. Want the full experience? You can add a printed course booklet, official printed certificate, and a lapel pin to your booking during checkout—just tick the box before completing your order. |
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Best practices for storing, handling, and serving beer to ensure peak quality
Understanding and maintaining draft systems and proper cleaning protocols
Selecting the right glassware for each beer style
Correct techniques for serving bottled and draft beer
Purchasing and receiving beer with an eye for quality and freshness
Responsible alcohol service fundamentals
Deep dive into global beer styles and how to identify them
Understanding style parameters: ABV, SRM, IBU, and fermentation type
Developing fluency in classic and modern beer categories
How to professionally taste and evaluate beer using all your senses
Recognizing key flavor compounds and identifying off-flavors
Understanding how ingredients and brewing techniques influence aroma, mouthfeel, and finish
Learn how malt, hops, water, and yeast shape every pint
Overview of the brewing process—from mash to maturation
Gain insight into traditional methods and modern innovations
Core principles of pairing beer with food
Matching by contrast, complement, or intensity
Classic pairings and modern culinary applications
Prepare your palate for a deep dive into the world of beer. Throughout this immersive 7-hour training, you'll taste and analyze 24 carefully selected beers—each chosen to showcase the breadth, complexity, and global diversity of beer styles, ingredients, and brewing techniques.
You’ll explore:
German Helles, Pilsner, and Dunkel
Belgian Dubbel, Tripel, and Witbier
British Bitter, Porter, and Stout
Czech Lager and Baltic Porter
American IPA (West Coast, Hazy, and Session)
Barrel-aged or wood-influenced beers
Fruited and adjunct ales
Coffee or dessert stouts
Side-by-side comparisons of beers highlighting grain expression vs. hop intensity
Understanding balance, bitterness, sweetness, and body
Beers with expressive yeast profiles: Saison, Farmhouse Ale, and Hefeweizen
Exploring the difference between top and bottom fermentation
A controlled sampling of common beer faults such as diacetyl, lightstruck, and oxidation
Learn how to identify and describe them using a professional tasting grid
Each sample is paired with a structured tasting exercise, helping you develop the ability to evaluate beer professionally, build your sensory vocabulary, and understand what makes each brew truly unique.
This course is crafted for hospitality professionals, beverage specialists, brewers, and serious beer enthusiasts who want to elevate their beer knowledge to a professional level.
Ideal for:
Bartenders, servers, and sommeliers looking to expand their beverage repertoire
Retail staff and buyers curating diverse beer selections
Brewers and brewery staff wanting deeper insight into beer styles, service, and sensory analysis
Chefs and culinary professionals exploring beer and food pairing
Serious beer lovers ready to turn passion into expertise
No brewing experience required—just a curiosity for craft, a clean palate, and a thirst for knowledge. Whether you're behind the bar, stocking the shelves, or leading a tasting, this course gives you the tools to serve, describe, and celebrate beer like a pro.
The exam takes place in the last session of the course. The exam consists of 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions.
Upon successful completion of the course and final tasting evaluation, participants will receive a Beer Sommelier Certificate, recognizing their achievement in advanced beer knowledge, service, and sensory analysis.
This certification demonstrates your ability to:
Understand global beer styles and brewing methods
Serve and store beer to professional standards
Evaluate beer using structured tasting techniques
Identify off-flavors and quality issues
Recommend beer and food pairings with confidence
Whether you're working in hospitality, retail, brewing, or education, this certification is a valuable credential that sets you apart as a true beer professional. It’s more than just a title—it’s your passport to credibility in the global beer community.
Classroom: $295
Online: $195
