British Institue of Innkeeping Accreditation Board

Cellar & Beer Quality Management

What is it?

The Cellar and Beer Quality Management Certificate is designed to help licensees ensure that their beer is consistently served in an optimum condition.

The course aims to increase sales and decrease wastage.

How is it assessed?

By examination. Candidates sit a 45-minute multiple choice examination.

How long is the course leading to the examination?

The course comprises one and a half training days. This may be reduced to one day through pre-course reading preparation.

What support material is available?

A comprehensive workbook is supplied to each candidate.

What does a candidate receive on successful assessment?

The Cellar and Beer Quality Management Certificate - a national qualification awarded by the BIIAB.

Progression

The Advanced Cellar and Beer Quality Management Certificate can be used as part of the AQ Diploma portfolio.

Cellar and Beer Quality Management Certificate

Course units

The Brewing Process:

• What is beer?
• The basic brewing process
• Modern developments

Ordering, Delivery and Stock Control:

• Shelf-life of beer
• Stock ordering, rotation and taking
• Receiving goods

Cellar Management:

• Choice and use of cellar equipment
• The principles of cellar management

The Management of Cask Ales:

• Beer contamination
• Conditioning cask ales
• Cellar practice

Styles of Beer and Dispense:

• Qualities and service criteria for ales, lagers and other beers

Systems:

• Dispense systems
• Serving the perfect pint

Cellar Practice:

• Practical cellar work

Who is this qualification suitable for?

Manager/Assistant Manager/Tenant/Lessee

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