Award in Beer and Cellar Quality (ABCQCK)

Course Type
 Licensing Trade

Awarding Body
 BIIAB

Description
 The Award in Beer and Cellar Quality is an award designed to help candidates ensure that their beer is consistently served in an optimum condition - which aims to increase sales and decrease wastage.

Who is it for
 The BIIAB Award in Beer and Cellar Quality can be used as a stand-alone qualification or as part of an induction programme. The Award is aimed at businesses and candidates required to handle and care for cask and/or keg beers - as well as anyone required to maintain a safe and hygienic cellar.

Topics Covered
 Topics covered: Understanding beer products * Define types of beer and the business benefits of serving beer correctly Glassware * How to clean, maintain and store glassware * Selecting the appropriate glassware for the beer products * How to operate and maintain glass-washing equipment The perfect pint * How to pour the perfect pint * Identify and rectify dispense problems * Know the in-glass service temperature for various beers * Learn how to clean the lines Dispense Systems * Know about the different types of cooling equipment * Understand how dispense systems should be maintained Maintaining hygiene in the bar * Learn personal and food hygiene procedures relating to the bar Maintaining a safe and effective cellar * Learn how to receive, store and control stock * Learn how to maintain a safe and hygienic cellar Conditioning cask ale * Learn how to manage and dispense cask ale * Understand how dispense systems should be maintained Bottled beer * Learn how to store and serve bottled beer

Outcomes
 This course is the theory qualification for the Cask Marque Award and is designed to improve both the quality of the product and the profitability of the outlet.

Duration
 Full day (9-5)

Cost
 £100(excluding VAT)

What is included
 BII Profit through Quality handbook, refreshments, examination fee and certificate

Exam details
 It is multiple-choice exam with 30 questions, 45minutes. 23 correctly answered questions to pass