Beer Heaven / NOFFLA Craft Beer and Cider Module Level Two – Foundations in Craft Beer and Cider
An in-depth, two-day foundation in craft beer and cider. Completing Level One is not a requirement to attend Level Two. However, Level Two assumes that the attendee has a basic knowledge of craft beer, and is in a position to benefit from a training course that will cover many styles and concepts related to beer flavour in an intensive two-day schedule.
Outline –
- 2-Day Training Course
- 9am to 6pm (approx. 7hrs training per day)
- Tutored Tasting of over 30 Beers and Ciders
Course Materials –
- Beer Heaven Training Folder containing printed course material handouts
- Copy of Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher (text book for training course)
- Beer Heaven Systematic Approach to Tasting Beer sheet
Course Content –
- Introduction to Craft Beer and Cider in a Retail Context – how to apply this training in a retail environment
- Systematic Approach to Tasting Beer and Understanding Beer Flavour –
- The course develops the trainees flavour vocabulary, and teaches (through practical tasting) how to apply this vocabulary to beers tasted.
- Understanding Human Perception of Flavour – how do we register flavour in beer – and developing these skills
- Understanding the Contribution of the Brewing Process and Brewing Ingredients to Flavour in Beer –
- Grains, Hops, Yeast, Water and Special Ingredients
- Steps in the Brewing Process, their relevance to Beer Styles, and their Impact on Flavour.
- Beer Qualities, Flavour and Beer Styles –
- Beer Colour; Foam/Head; Alcohol Content; Beer Clarity/Haze; Beer Carbonation
- Beer Freshness and Beer Aging
- Beer Heritage and Origins of Beer Styles –
- A review of the influence of key cultures on the development of beer styles – England, Germany/ Continental Europe, Belgium and the United States
- Introduction to Spiked Beer / Specific Beer Flavours
- Understanding Craft Cider and the Cider-Making Process
- Understanding Beer Qualifications Available
Exam –
- Included as part of Level Two
- Scheduled within one month of the Level 2 training course
- 50 Multiple Choice Questions
- 2 Essay Questions
- Tasting Exam – 8 beers
On successfully passing the Level Two exam related to this training course, the participant will be awarded a NOffLA / Beer Heaven Diploma in Craft Beer and Cider