Beer Education/Certification Program

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Mlkluther, Nov 29, 2014.

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  1. Mlkluther

    Mlkluther Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2014 Canada (AB)

    I am curious if anyone has had any experience with some sort of Beer education or certification program? What was your experience like? Is it online or is it on campus? How much did it cost?

    Also, any recommendations for free or inexpensive online training in this area?

    I think that as a hobby getting deeper knowledge in beer would be fun and helpful.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Mlkluther, Nov 29, 2014
  2. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Become a Cicerone.
     
    #2 UCLABrewN84, Nov 30, 2014
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  3. ironchefmiyagi13

    ironchefmiyagi13 Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2013 Tennessee

    Google Cicerone and go to their website. You can take the Certified Beer Server test like I did to begin with. It's like $65 but is a great way to help motivate you to learn and take your beer knowledge to the next level.
     
    #3 ironchefmiyagi13, Nov 30, 2014
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  4. RochefortChris

    RochefortChris Grand Pooh-Bah (3,271) Oct 2, 2012 North Carolina
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    If you want to learn more about the brewing process as well, go with the BJCP. The BJCP website, bjcp.org, has a bunch of free study guides. The entrance exam and further tests are tough but you'll learn a lot.
     
    #4 RochefortChris, Nov 30, 2014
  5. mikepcarney

    mikepcarney Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2009 Ohio

    How difficult is it for someone who is on the forums and drinks a lot of beer to pass these?
     
    #5 mikepcarney, Nov 30, 2014
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  6. Mlkluther

    Mlkluther Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2014 Canada (AB)

    Thanks for the suggestions. Some of the courses are quite expensive! However there are lots of good resources online.
     
    #6 Mlkluther, Dec 1, 2014
  7. Oxymoron

    Oxymoron Pooh-Bah (1,993) Aug 14, 2005 Colorado
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    It's not that difficult to pass. If you know the brewing process and the difference in styles then you are good. There is a sample quiz that you can take.
     
    #7 Oxymoron, Dec 2, 2014
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