Greetings.
I'm running a course starting March 25th at the Beer Academy which teaches you how to pass the Certified Cicerone® exam. It's 21 sessions which covers everything you'll need to know to pass. It includes the following:
Tasting every style in the BJCP guide (76)
Off-flavor testing every class
Guest speakers from Hop Farmers, Local Brewers, Draft techs and a cheese expert
Palate Calibration and Sensory development
and much, much more
The sessions would be 2-2.5 hrs every Monday evening, except on holidays, which would be then held Tuesday. The total cost is $650, all in, taxes incl. I provide everything except a pen or pencil.
Classes are limited to 12 participants, with 6 slots left.
For people whom want to learn about beer, and achieve a internationally recognized distinction, call or email me for more information. Questions on this forum are welcome as well.
Please note that I am not affiliated with the Beer Academy, or an employee of Molson/Coors. I am solely renting a space there.
Peter Campagna
Certified Cicerone®
Phone: 647.280.5118
Twitter: @beer_education
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Hey hey.
Thank you to everyone for your interest in the course. I'm looking to start April 22nd.
3 openings are currently left.
I should probably mention those looking to pass the BJCP exam would also find this VERY helpful.
Peter Campagna
Certified Cicerone®
Phone: 647.280.5118
Twitter: @beer_education
Thank you to everyone for your interest in the course. I'm looking to start April 22nd.
3 openings are currently left.
I should probably mention those looking to pass the BJCP exam would also find this VERY helpful.
Peter Campagna
Certified Cicerone®
Phone: 647.280.5118
Twitter: @beer_education
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SlipperyPete
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SlipperyPete
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SlipperyPete
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Hey hey.
Aiming for yet another round of Cicerone Beer training in the new year. Once again, the classes will be offered privately, and the Beer Academy, probably twice a week until the exam day.
Those interested should have a look at this link to give you a little idea of what is involved in this course:
The last six students I trained just recently wrote the exam. All passed the tasting, and were still waiting results for the written.
Any interested parties please PM me, or you can call or email:
Peter - 647.280.5118
petercampagna@ymail.com
Aiming for yet another round of Cicerone Beer training in the new year. Once again, the classes will be offered privately, and the Beer Academy, probably twice a week until the exam day.
Those interested should have a look at this link to give you a little idea of what is involved in this course:
The last six students I trained just recently wrote the exam. All passed the tasting, and were still waiting results for the written.
Any interested parties please PM me, or you can call or email:
Peter - 647.280.5118
petercampagna@ymail.com
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SlipperyPete
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Hey hey.
Finally got a little blog together to help answer some commonly asked questions with a little background.
http://petersbeereducation.wordpress.co ... d-answers/
A Certified Cicerone exam is now confirmed in Toronto for April 21st, at Beer Academy.
Currently looking to start late January, two sessions per week up until exam date.
Twitter: @beer_education
Finally got a little blog together to help answer some commonly asked questions with a little background.
http://petersbeereducation.wordpress.co ... d-answers/
A Certified Cicerone exam is now confirmed in Toronto for April 21st, at Beer Academy.
Currently looking to start late January, two sessions per week up until exam date.
Twitter: @beer_education
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SlipperyPete
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Just deleted last post to avoid any confusion.
Sooo...
I have decided to push back the dates for Cicerone training to a later date, perhaps a month or so.
This will put the course back to probably one night a week, with a scheduled Cicerone exam to follow shortly after.
Special thanks to Bar Towel for letting me post here. I've found the response I get from this is surprisingly good.
If your interested, I post updates here on the regular.
Peter.
Sooo...
I have decided to push back the dates for Cicerone training to a later date, perhaps a month or so.
This will put the course back to probably one night a week, with a scheduled Cicerone exam to follow shortly after.
Special thanks to Bar Towel for letting me post here. I've found the response I get from this is surprisingly good.
If your interested, I post updates here on the regular.
Peter.
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SlipperyPete
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Alright. Dates are set in place.
March 3 (Monday) - Off flavours and Intro
March 4 (Tuesday) - Sensory and Palette Calibration
March 10 (Monday) - Common Beer Flavours
March 11 (Tuesday) - Malts & Malting
March 18 (Tuesday) - Guest Speaker Organic Hop farmer Shane Eby
March 25 (Tuesday) - Yeast
April 1 (Tuesday) - Water and importance to Geographical Style
April 8 (Tuesday) - Jeff Rogowsky (UBC Canada) Draught Seminar
April 15 (Tuesday) - Provincial laws
April 22 (Tuesday) - Chef Jesse Vallins (The Saint Tavern), pairing beer w/ food and cheese
April 29 (Tuesday) - Review & Ingredient Assessment
May 6 (Tuesday) - Shelf life, Storage & Cellaring
May 13 (Tuesday) - Pouring Techniques & table service
May 20 (Tuesday) - Brewing Process w/ Matt Tweedy (Beau's) Pt. 1
May 21 (Wednesday) - Brewing Process w/ Matt Tweedy Pt. 2
May 27 (Tuesday) - Belgian & Trappist history
June 3 (Tuesday) - Draught review
June 10 (Tuesday) - Off-flavour testing and final BJCP style tastings
June 17 (Tuesday) - Replica of Cicerone exam
June 24 (Tuesday) - Exam review (written) + additional tasting exam
All this going to happen at the Beer Academy starting at 6:30 on the nights posted. Within all of these, every class will at least one 0ff-flavour and one style comparison quiz. These will help get you ready for the tasting portion of the exam.
Also 1 - 3 BJCP style categories will be tasted and recorded per class. I didn't include the breakdown, because it is often subject to change. I know the beer line-up is going to be quite awesome.
And finally, there are still a few spots open. PM for details, or contact directly.
Peter Campagna
647.280.5118
@beer_education
March 3 (Monday) - Off flavours and Intro
March 4 (Tuesday) - Sensory and Palette Calibration
March 10 (Monday) - Common Beer Flavours
March 11 (Tuesday) - Malts & Malting
March 18 (Tuesday) - Guest Speaker Organic Hop farmer Shane Eby
March 25 (Tuesday) - Yeast
April 1 (Tuesday) - Water and importance to Geographical Style
April 8 (Tuesday) - Jeff Rogowsky (UBC Canada) Draught Seminar
April 15 (Tuesday) - Provincial laws
April 22 (Tuesday) - Chef Jesse Vallins (The Saint Tavern), pairing beer w/ food and cheese
April 29 (Tuesday) - Review & Ingredient Assessment
May 6 (Tuesday) - Shelf life, Storage & Cellaring
May 13 (Tuesday) - Pouring Techniques & table service
May 20 (Tuesday) - Brewing Process w/ Matt Tweedy (Beau's) Pt. 1
May 21 (Wednesday) - Brewing Process w/ Matt Tweedy Pt. 2
May 27 (Tuesday) - Belgian & Trappist history
June 3 (Tuesday) - Draught review
June 10 (Tuesday) - Off-flavour testing and final BJCP style tastings
June 17 (Tuesday) - Replica of Cicerone exam
June 24 (Tuesday) - Exam review (written) + additional tasting exam
All this going to happen at the Beer Academy starting at 6:30 on the nights posted. Within all of these, every class will at least one 0ff-flavour and one style comparison quiz. These will help get you ready for the tasting portion of the exam.
Also 1 - 3 BJCP style categories will be tasted and recorded per class. I didn't include the breakdown, because it is often subject to change. I know the beer line-up is going to be quite awesome.
And finally, there are still a few spots open. PM for details, or contact directly.
Peter Campagna
647.280.5118
@beer_education
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SlipperyPete
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He everybody.
First, massive thanks to the support I'm receiving on Bar Towel. Been a true pleasure.
I've got one vacancy left... any takers?
Peter.
First, massive thanks to the support I'm receiving on Bar Towel. Been a true pleasure.
I've got one vacancy left... any takers?
Peter.
expensive store, weird layout, great beer.SlipperyPete wrote:Fucking right I have Unblended Lambic.
Two weeks ago I bought probably the last two in New York. Two 750mL Cantillon Iris. I also found Roggenbier at the same store.
Eagle Provisions. Next time in New York, this will be ONLY store I buy beer in.
interested in the course, just not the price. will keep an eye out for future sessions
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SlipperyPete
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Thanks for your interest.
As for the cost, next time around it's going up. Seibel kits have increased in price by 33%, my venue has increased by 20% and nobody is cutting me breaks anymore on Beer and supplies. That's inflation for ya.
I have seen Certified Cicerone training advertised on Twitter for 3 hours @ $50. It takes 3 hours to WRITE the Cicerone Exam, how you can get completely ready in one 3 hour seminar is beyond me.
As for the cost, next time around it's going up. Seibel kits have increased in price by 33%, my venue has increased by 20% and nobody is cutting me breaks anymore on Beer and supplies. That's inflation for ya.
I have seen Certified Cicerone training advertised on Twitter for 3 hours @ $50. It takes 3 hours to WRITE the Cicerone Exam, how you can get completely ready in one 3 hour seminar is beyond me.