There will be three brewing courses held in Dublin Nov. 25-28th as part of the IBD's accredited beer sommelier programme.
Cask Beer Seminar 25 November
This is a full training seminar on how to install and handle cask conditioned beer in trade. It is a full day programme.
Advanced Beer Academy 26-27 November
Part of the IBD's Accredited Beer Sommelier scheme, this course will equip you with the skills to communicate knowledgeably about beer with customers and consumers and will enhance your professional status in the beer sector. Touches on on aspects of beer styles, beer tasting, beer assessment and beer & food matching.
How to judge beer Thursday 28th November
How to Judge Beer is a Beer Academy course offered through the IBD in London and is one of requirements to become a Beer Sommelier. This training course is designed to help professionals, enthusiasts and beginners understand how to assess and judge the quality and style of a beer. This knowledge can be used to enhance the experience and enjoyment of tasting beer as well as preparing judges in beer competitions for the processes and standards required. Will enhance the experience and enjoyment of tasting beer as well as preparing judges in beer competitions for the processes and standards required.
Date: 25-28 November 2013
Time: 9:30AM – 4:30PM
Location: Kavanaghs Pub, Dublin
Lunch provided: No
Funding is available for Jobseekers. Please contact info@taste4success.ie to find out how to attend these courses for free.
For more information and to book your place see:
http://beerireland.ie/cask-beer-seminar/
http://beerireland.ie/beer-sommelier-training/
Any discounts for NHC Members?
I was thinking of applying for the generalk certificate in brewing from IBD (the most basic one - there are diplomas and masters ones too)
http://www.ibd.org.uk/qualifications/examinations/gcb/168/examination-information/
anyone know of it? is it worth much to a brewery if you're looking for a job/is it respected?
The GCB is sort of the most basic qualification you can get which proves you know something about brewing, safety, and quality. There are brewers who do not have any qualifications, not even the GCB so it certainly is possible to get by without it. But there are increasing numbers of brewers getting them in Ireland as we've run a few GCB prep courses over the past year. How easy or difficult the exam is really depends on your academic fortitude. If you don't study, you won't pass. The pass rates we have seen are a bit lower than expected, and are generally lower in Ireland than in the UK for some reason. You really have to study the material provided and not just assume you can get by on your pre-existing brewing knowledge.
There will be another course run in Cork December 9-13th which will prepare you for the GCB exam (as usual this is free to jobseekers). Contact the skillnet to express your interest in the course.
info@taste4success.ie