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Master Cicerone^tm Exam  

The first ever Master Cicerone^tm Exam was conducted November 5-6, 2009 in Chicago. The exam was given over two days and included a written exam, tasting problems and oral examination by noted authorities in the brewing industry. We expect to run additional Master Exams in 2010, so please contact us for more details if you are interested.

Certified Cicerone^tm Exams 

The following list of exams is updated regularly as we add new sites.  We are currently making arrangements for 2010 exams in Texas, Northern California, eastern Michigan, New York City, and the Pacific Northwest. Check back often and watch our emails for upcoming announcements.  We are now offering advanced courses in conjunction with certain exam dates. We continue to offer a review class online. For scheduled classes, see http://cicerone.webex.com or contact us for details.

March 2010

Holland, MI - March 8-9 - New Holland Brewpub

 - 66 E. 8th St., Holland

Exam: Tuesday, March 9; 1 pm - 5 pm

Advanced courses: Monday, March 8; 8:30 am - 5 pm 

   * Draft Systems and Beer Service 8:30 am - noon

   * German and Belgian Beer Styles 1 pm - 5 pm 

Vancouver, BC - Saturday, March 20; 11 am to 3 pm

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts

1505 West 2nd Ave. Vancouver, BC, Canada

April 2010 

Craft Brewers Conference - Friday, April 9, 9 am to 1 pm - Chicago  

  - Goose Island Brewpub 1800 North Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60614
 

South Florida - Sunday April, 25 - 3 pm to 7 pm

   - Corner Cafe and Brewery, 289 S. US Highway 1, Tequesta, FL 33469 

May 2010

Boulevard Brewing Co. Kanasas City Mo. - Monday May 10, 11 a.m.

World Class Beverages of Arizona - Tues. May 18, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm

  - 402 S. 54th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85034

National Restaurant Association Meeting - Sunday May 23 - Chicago

Seal Beach, CA - Monday May 24, Noon to 4 pm - Beachwood BBQ

  - 131 Main St., Seal Beach, CA 90740

June 2010

Philadelphia - Philly Beer Week, June 4-13 - Details TBA

Amateur Brewers Association Conference - Toronto - Sat. June 12 

Brewers Association's National Homebrewers Conference June 17-19 in Minneapolis

Certified Cicerone Exam, Saturday June 19   

July 2010

Buffalo, NY - July 13-14

Cole's, 1104 Elmwood Ave,  14222

Exam: Wednesday, July 14; 10 am - 2 pm

August 2010

Vancouver, B.C. - Saturday Aug. 21 - Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts

September 2010

The Great American Beer Festival is scheduled for Sept. 16-18 in Denver. Watch for details about a Certified Cicerone Exam at the Festival.   

New Orleans - Sept. 29 - The Avenue Pub, 1732 St. Charles Ave., 70130 

(A training or review component will likely be added for Sept. 28, details TBA) 

October 2010

San Diego, CA - Monday, Oct. 4,  11 am to 3 pm - Blind Lady Ale House 

To register for a Certified Cicerone exam, click here: http://cicerone.coursewebs.com/courses/CertifiedCicerone  

We will continue adding 2010 exams. Please contact us if  you are interested in hosting or taking the exam in the coming year.  

Beginning in 2009, those who take the Certified Cicerone exam and do not pass on their first attempt will be able to retake the exam at a reduced rate that covers the costs of re-examination. Pricing for retakes will be as follows:

Re-take of both written and tasting portions:     $150

Re-take of only one portion (written or tasting):   $75

If you retake only one part, your prior scores will remain unchanged for the other part(s) and a new average will be determined with the new portions.

No discounts are given for retakes. 

Retest Policy for Master Cicerone™ Exam

Those who retest for the Master Cicerone™ Exam cicerone exam will pay 80% of the exam fee that is in effect at the time of the retest. No other discounts will be applied.