Course Outline

This course is designed and developed for Beer Specialists who wish to take their beer knowledge to another level. The focus is to provide more detailed insights into brewing ingredients and processes, draught beer systems, beer and food pairings while introducing a more detailed approach brewing history. This program continues to develop beer sensory skills.
Program Highlights:
  1. Comprehensive Understanding of Ingredients and Brewing Concepts - Dive deep into the impact of ingredients and processes, and gain the ability to compare beer styles and identify sensory components, including off-flavors​.
  2. Canadian Beer History - Explore key historical events and the influence of prominent Canadian brewers on the beer industry​.
  3. Beer and Food Pairing Mastery - Learn to pair beer with various foods and cheeses, developing an expert palate and recording pairing insights​.
  4. Technical Draught Beer Knowledge - Participate in workshops to dismantle and reconstruct draught components, ensuring proficiency in draught system maintenance​.
Learning Outcomes:
  1.  ​Demonstrate the essential knowledge required to explain the key components of beer
  2.  Discuss and recognize the importance of beer in history
  3. Display a comprehensive knowledge of beer and food pairings
  4. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the components required to deliver good quality draught beer  
Course Content:
  1. Brewing Ingredients
  2. Brewing Process
  3. Beer Tasting & Sensory Evaluation | 20 styles
  4. Beer Styles & Beer Categorization
  5. Beer History - Global and Local
  6. Craft Beer Insights
  7. Glassware Shapes
  8. Off Flavours / Defects Introduction
  9. Draught Beer Components
  10. Draught Beer Dispense Gas
  11. Beer Insights & Trends
  12. Beer & Food Pairings
  13. Beer Category Management
  14. ​Profitability
Career Opportunities:
  1. Beer Server or Bartender
  2. Retail Beer Specialist 
  3. Hospitality Professional 
  4. Brand Ambassador 
  5. Event Host or Educator​
​​Cost: $745 (In-Class) | $695 (Online)
Duration: Classroom sessions are 3 hours per class once a week for 10 weeks. Online class includes 10 weeks access to the online beer learning modules

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