This is an overview of resources recommended by Cicerone for each exam.
Resources & Links
This page presents more than one hundred links, files, books, and courses that can help candidates prepare for Cicerone exams of all levels. As they cannot all be listed on one page, we recommend that you use the drop-down menus below to sort the content to suit your needs if this has not already been done.
Please note that we include links to a number of independently prepared resources such as local classroom courses which the Cicerone Certification Program does not endorse or monitor. Cicerone assumes no responsibility for independent resources and users should take appropriate diligence in assessing them.
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The Oxford Companion to Beer features more than 1,100 A-Z entries written by 166 of the world's most prominent beer experts. Attractively illustrated with over 140 images, the book covers everything from the agricultural makeup of various beers to the technical elements of the brewing process, local effects of brewing on regions around the world, and the social and political implications of sharing a beer.
The Cicerone® Certification Program uses the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines as the reference source for all matters related to style in its exams.
This manual is the reference for all Cicerone draft-related knowledge and questions.
This sample exam is intended to show the format of the exam and different types of questions you can expect on exam day.
An advanced course on Keeping & Serving Beer to help candidates prepare for the Certified Cicerone exam.
An advanced course on British & Irish beer styles and culture to help candidates prepare for the Certified Cicerone exam.
An advanced course on German beer styles and culture to help candidates prepare for the Certified Cicerone exam.
This document is intended to show the format of the Certified Cicerone tasting exam.
United States English Certified Cicerone® syllabus, version 4. Updated June 1, 2019.
United Kingdom English Certified Cicerone® syllabus, version 4. Updated June 1, 2019.
International English Certified Cicerone® syllabus, version 4. Updated June 1, 2019.
Canada English Certified Cicerone® syllabus, version 4. Updated June 1, 2019.
Rich Higgins Beer Immersions are fun, deep dives into the beer styles and culture of important European beer regions. Rich is a Master Cicerone®, brewmaster, and educator, and he personally leads these trips to his favorite breweries, restaurants, and pubs. Geared toward Cicerones, professional brewers, and beer fans wanting to learn more, anyone who holds the title of Certified Beer Server or higher gets a 10% price discount!
Past participants say: “A fascinating deep dive into historical beer styles with a backstage pass to the breweries that defined them.” “We have been to Brussels before and this was far and away a much better beer experience."
Programa de estudio internacional de Certified Cicerone®, versión 3.2. Actualizado el 23 de Marzo de 2018.
International Spanish Certified Cicerone® syllabus, version 3.2. Updated March 23, 2018.
Este examen de muestra te enseña el formato general del examen de cata Certified Cicerone. En el puedes ver los diferentes estilos de preguntas que forman parte del examen. En español.
Este examen de muestra te enseña el formato general del examen Certified Cicerone. En el puedes ver los diferentes estilos de preguntas que forman parte del examen. En español.
Calidad de la Cerveza de Barril para Comerciantes Minoristas es el Draught Beer Quality Manual de la Brewers Association en español. Visita la página de la BA para más información.
Una lista de recursos claves para el examen Certified Cicerone®.
The journey to becoming a Certified Cicerone requires a lot of work and dedication. You may be wondering where to begin (after passing the Certified Beer Server exam), and what to expect during the exam. This document will help guide you toward your goal.
A handy graphic guide showing the signs of a beer-clean glass, created by Cicerone.
BPET runs two levels of course; Level 1 for the Certified Beer Server exam and Level 2 for the Certified Cicerone® exam. It was created by Master Cicerones® Mirella Amato and Rich Higgins, and Advanced Cicerone™ Jonny Tyson. We use locations with our partners in the UK – LocalWineSchool.com and provide complete training and instruction not only to pass the Cicerone exams but draw upon the collective experience of the course designers to give real world application of the material.
A handy graphic guide to common styles of beer glassware, created by Cicerone.
Some beer and cheese pairing suggestions from Cicerone staff.