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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.

To become listed here, check our guidelines for independent training courses.

Cicerone Program Resources Overview

This is an overview of resources recommended by Cicerone for each level of certification.

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The Oxford Companion to Beer

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.

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BJCP Style Guidelines

The Cicerone® Certification Program uses the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines as the reference source for all matters related to style in its exams.

Link, helpful for in syllabus area II.

Draught Beer Quality Manual

This manual is the reference for all Cicerone draft-related knowledge and questions.

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Sample Certified Cicerone® Exam

This document is intended to show the format of the exam and different types of questions you can expect on exam day.

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Road To Cicerone: Keeping & Serving Beer Course

An advanced course on Keeping & Serving Beer to help candidates prepare for the Certified Cicerone exam.

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Road To Cicerone: British & Irish Course

An advanced course on British & Irish beer styles and culture to help candidates prepare for the Certified Cicerone exam.

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Road To Cicerone: German Course

An advanced course on German beer styles and culture to help candidates prepare for the Certified Cicerone exam.

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Cristalería para Cerveza

Un guía de los estilos más comunes de cristalería para cerveza, creado por Cicerone.

PDF, helpful for in syllabus area I.

Maridajes de Cerveza y Queso

Algunas sugerencias del equipo de Cicerone para maridar cerveza y queso.

PDF, helpful for in syllabus area V.

Muestra de Examen de Cata Certified Cicerone® V4

Muestra de Examen de Cata Certified Cicerone®, V4.

Spanish sample Certified Cicerone® Tasting Exam, V4.

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Tony Teaches Beer

Tony Teaches Beer is a craft beer education and consultation resource for individuals, bars, brewpubs, distributors and more. We offer seminars to prep for the Certified Beer Server exam in the Cicerone program*, classes on everything from the brewing process to food and beer pairing, and beer program consultation. Custom classes and seminars are available, just let us know what your needs are!  

*These courses are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Cicerone Certification Program.

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Examen de muestra de cata Certified Cicerone®

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.

Use este examen de muestra si vas a rendir el examen Certified Cicerone a partir del 1 de enero del 2020.

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Programa de estudio de Certified Cicerone®

Programa de estudio internacional de Certified Cicerone®, versión 4. Actualizado el 1 de junio de 2019.

International Spanish Certified Cicerone® syllabus, version 4. Updated June 1, 2019.

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Sample Certified Cicerone® Tasting Exam

This document is intended to show the format of the Certified Cicerone tasting exam.

PDF, helpful for in syllabus area III.

US Certified Cicerone® Syllabus

United States English Certified Cicerone® syllabus, version 4. Updated June 1, 2019.

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UK Certified Cicerone® Syllabus

United Kingdom English Certified Cicerone® syllabus, version 4. Updated June 1, 2019.

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International English Certified Cicerone® Syllabus

International English Certified Cicerone® syllabus, version 4. Updated June 1, 2019.

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Canada Certified Cicerone® Syllabus

Canada English Certified Cicerone® syllabus, version 4. Updated June 1, 2019.

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Rich Higgins Beer Immersions

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."

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Examen de muestra Certified Cicerone

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.

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Calidad de la Cerveza de Barril para Comerciantes Minoristas

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.

Link, helpful for in syllabus area I.

Recursos Claves para el examen Certified Cicerone

Una lista de recursos claves para el examen Certified Cicerone®.

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What to Expect from the Certified Cicerone Exam

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.

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