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Beer Styles Online Course

Learn more about the beer styles you stock and how to recommend a beer to pair with a dish on your menu to increase sales and encourage repeat custom.

Boost your knowledge of beer varieties in your inventory and master the art of suggesting perfect beer-food pairings. This expertise will help drive sales and cultivate loyal customers who keep coming back.

Beer Styles Online Course

£10

CPD Certified
Endorsed by Institute of Hospitality

About our Beer Styles Course

Learning outcomes of Beer Styles Online Course Training

Confidently offer customers information on the beer you’re selling, including style and strength
Merchandise your range of craft beer to encourage customer purchases
List the four primary ingredients of beer, and explain what each contributes to the beer flavour and aroma
Recognise different packaging formats and the typical serve temperature for each
Identify different styles of craft beers, their qualities and food pairings
Explain the ‘The Three Cs’ with regard to recommending beer and food pairings

Beer Styles Online Course details

This beer training course provides you with all the information you need to demonstrate your knowledge of different beer styles and how to increase sales of craft beer
This craft beer online course covers a series of important topics such as recognising different packaging formats and the typical serve temperature for each as well as ‘The Three Cs’ with regard to recommending beer and food pairings
Our online beer course gives you everything you need to feel confident in recommending different beer types to customers
Perfect for any team members who work in a bar, pub or restaurant to increase knowledge of beer styles and how to pair with different dishes on your menu

Assessment

How long will it take? 60 minutes.

What type of assessment is it? What type of assessment is it? There is no formal end assessment for this course. There are quiz style pages throughout.

What will I receive? Once you’ve passed the assessment included in the course, your digital certificate will be available on the platform.

How long is it valid for? Up to 1 year after purchase.

Who's the course suitable for?

Ideal for anyone working in a bar, pub or restaurant to increase knowledge of beer styles and how to pair with different dishes on your menu.

Endorsements

Endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality
CPD Certified

Why choose CPL Learning?

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FAQs

What are the 3 main categories of beer styles?

The 3 main beer types are lager, ale and hybrid.

What are the strengths of beer?

Commercially available beer ranges in strength. It’s generally available from alcohol-free to around 7% ABV. Lagers, bitters and stouts are normally between 4% and 5%, and IPAs are between 5% and 7%. Alcohol-free beers can legally contain up to 0.5% alcohol in most countries.

What are the 3 Cs of beer?

You can pair beer and food that either:

complement each other
contrast with each other
cut each other - cutting is similar to contrasting, but taken to the extreme with bold, rich flavours toned down by the accompanying drink