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Nathan Pierce

I'm Nathan Pierce. I drink beer, I quit my job, and I'm planning to start a brewery. I also host a podcast about how to start a brewery. So I’m studying for Cicerone® Certification Program, Certified Beer Server exam.

Study along with me!

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What was changed in Certified Beer Server Syllabus v3.2?

The syllabus for the Certified Beer Server exam was updated a couple months ago. It wasn’t a large overhaul, but there are some key things you need to know. If you already passed the Certified Beer Server exam, check out the updated information below to keep your skills sharp. If you’re getting ready to take the exam, you’re in luck—I already updated my study notes on this website to reflect the changes shown below. This post details the changes from Certified Beer Server Syllabus v3.1 to v3.2.

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What was changed in Certified Beer Server Syllabus v3.x?

I studied for Certified Beer Server exam for a long time. I was busy with other things and wasn’t making it a priority. Midway through my studies, they changed the syllabus. Luckily for me, I took the exam before the new test was effective. Luckily for you, I already updated my study notes on this website to reflect the changes shown below. This post details the changes from Certified Beer Server Syllabus v2.0 to v3.x.

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Certified Beer Server FAQ

I’ve received some questions about what the Certified Beer Server exam is, who administers the exam, and how to take the exam. So here’s a quick post to cover some of those points all in one place.

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019. Beer ingredients and brewing processes

Beer ingredients and brewing processes

Providing excellent beer service is more than pouring a beer, or even helping a customer select the right beer. You must be able to talk intelligently about the product and how it was made. You must know at least a little about beer ingredients and brewing processes.

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018. Reading list for Certified Beer Server (part 4)

Now we’re down to the last 2 parts of the syllabus. Today we’re starting Part 4 of the Certified Beer Server Syllabus: Beer Ingredients and Brewing Processes. The syllabus has just one section for this part, which includes: grains, hops, yeast, and water. It looks like a lot of material for one section; I’ll try and fit it into one post.

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016. Identify normal flavors of beer and their source

Identify normal flavors of beer and their source

The aromas and flavors in beer come from its ingredients. It’s not only the ingredients, but how they’re prepared and used in the recipe. This section discusses the three (4) main components of beer and what aromas and flavors they produce.