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First Female Certified Cicerone |
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The new group of Certified Cicerones includes the first woman to attain the credential. Annette May of Allen Park, MI works as the Beer Department Manager at Merchant's Fine Wine in Dearborn, MI. Prior experience includes wholesale specialty beer sales with B. United International Imports and in on-premises retail at the Map Room, a well-known specialty beer bar in Chicago. See the full press release in Word or PDF format: Word File PDF File A big congratulations to Annette on her success on the exam! |
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Congratulations to the ten additional candidates who earned the Certified Cicerone(tm) credential during the late-2008 exams. Click on "Roster" on the menu above to see a complete list. In total, 52 people took this second-level exam during the first year it was offered with 17 achieving the required passing score for both the tasting and written parts of the exam. That means that in total 33% of those taking the test passed during the first year. Stay tuned for more information about the 2008 exam. We are working on training programs for 2009 and also scheduling exams starting in April. Sites and schedule will be announced soon! Click here to see complete news release that includes a list of the 10 new Certified Cicerones. |
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The Cicerone Certification Program seeks to improve beer quality by certifying the knowledge and tasting skills of those who sell and serve beer. Knowledgeable beer professionals mean better beer for beer consumers and better business brewers and businesses who sell beer. The program offers three levels of certification starting with Certified Beer Server then progressing to Certified Cicerone(tm) and Master Cicerone(tm). Certifications must be earned in sequence and they include a combination of examination formats. To earn the Certified Cicerone credential, candidates must pass a tasting exam where they identify beer styles and off-flavors then assess the fitness of several beers to be served to consumers. The examination sequence forms the core of the Cicerone Certification Program. Candidates may prepare themselves using our Novice and Master Syllabuses found on this web site. Training programs aimed at preparing individuals for the exams will be launched during 2009. Please let your friends and colleagues know about the program and our website. Cheers, Ray Daniels Director What's next? Try our "Get Started" section. |
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A Quick Introduction
"Cicerone" is pronounced "sis-uh-rohn"
The Cicerone Certification Program seeks to ensure that consumers receive the best possible beer and enjoy its flavors to the greatest extent possible. To facilitate this, those who sell and serve beer need to acquire knowledge in five areas:
Beer Storage, Sales and Service
Beer Styles and Culture
Beer Tasting and Flavors
Brewing Ingredients and Processes
Pairing Beer with Food
To encourage participation by those with various interests and ambitions, the program offers three levels of certification beginning with the simplest and building to the most complex and demanding:
1. Certified Beer Server
2. Certified Cicerone(tm)
3. Master Cicerone(tm)
Next steps:
1) Register as a user of this site so you can access the sample exam and study resources.
2) Go to "Get Started" to begin your progress toward Certified Cicerone(tm).
