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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® and Master Cicerone®. 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 using both free and purchased educational resources from the Cicerone Program and from other sources.
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. |
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).
