We often get a lot of questions about the Cicerone® Certification Program, so we put together the following Q&A…
Q: What is the Cicerone® Certification Program?
A: “The Cicerone® Certification Program certifies and educates beer professionals in order to elevate the beer experience for consumers.”
“Anyone can call themselves an expert on beer. But when consumers want great beer they need help from a server who really knows beer flavors, styles, and service. They also want to buy beer from a place that understands proper storage and serving so the beer they drink will taste the way it should. Too often great beer is harmed by improper handling and service practices.”
“In the wine world, the word "sommelier" designates those with proven expertise in selecting, acquiring and serving fine wine. At one time, some beer servers adopted the title "beer sommelier" to tie into the credibility of the wine world. But in the years since its founding, the Cicerone® Certification Program has become the industry standard for identifying those with significant knowledge and professional skills in beer sales and service.”
“The Cicerone Certification Program offers independent assessment and certification so that industry professionals—as well as consumers—can be sure of the knowledge and skills possessed by current and prospective beer servers.”
Q: Why is the Cicerone® Certification Program important to First State Brewing Company?
A: Our Core Values include "Continuous learning is required to better ourselves, our products, and our services". Therefore, beer education and knowledge is incredibly important to us.
We embrace the Cicerone® Certification Program to advance our knowledge of beer, and in turn, aim to provide our guests with a great beer experience.
Q: How many people are certified through the Cicerone® Certification Program?
A: As of 6/6/2021:
Certified Beer Server (Level 1)
First State Brewing Company = 10
Delaware = 451
USA = 116,843
Global = 131,361
First State Brewing Company = 1
Delaware = 8
USA = 3,413
Global = 4,161
First State Brewing Company = 1
Delaware = 1
USA = 117
Global = 142
First State Brewing Company = 0
Delaware = 0
USA = 16
Global = 19
Q: How many people at First State Brewing Company are certified through the Cicerone® Certification Program?
A: We are proud to share that our team includes:
1x - Advanced Cicerone®
1x - Certified Cicerone®
10x - Certified Beer Server
We’re proud to be able to say that anyone that pours your a beer or serves you at the bar is a Certified Beer Server.
Furthermore, we’re super proud that our small Brewery team includes Delaware’s only Advanced Cicerone® and a Certified Cicerone® (1 of 8 in Delaware).
If that wasn’t enough, one of our team members is actively studying for the Master Cicerone® and two other team members are on track to achieve Certified Cicerone® by end of year.
References:
https://www.cicerone.org
https://www.cicerone.org/us-en/about-cicerone
