beer sommelier

Description

Beer sommeliers understand and advise on styles, brewing and best pairing of beers with foods in locations such as restaurants, breweries and shops. They know all about their ingredients, the history of the beers, glassware and draught systems. They prepare beer tastings, consult companies and customers, evaluate beer products and write about this subject.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

biotechnology ingredients for beer production beer downstream processing fermentation processes of beverages variety of beers brewhouse processes

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

modern brewing systems types of barley malting process

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

describe the flavour of different beers perform sensory evaluation of food products advise on beer production apply extensive study of beer styles apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages pair beer with food analyse trends in the food and beverage industries apply HACCP consult on beer presentation apply GMP

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform public relations apply foreign language for international trade communicate with customers liaise with colleagues maintain relationship with customers measure precise food processing operations maintain food specifications train staff in beer knowledge find new types of food and beverages liaise with managers provide training on quality management supervision