Our Training Courses
Discover a comprehensive range of beer studies courses designed to help enthusiasts and professionals alike understand and master beer. From introductory courses covering the basics to advanced courses for experts, these courses cover styles, sensory analysis, off-flavours, beer sommelier skills, serving and storage. Offered by the Hoptimalt Beer Academy and linked to the Cicerone programme, they combine teaching, practical tastings and real-world application to develop solid skills that are directly useful in the field.
Fundamentals of beer science
This first level lays the essential foundations for understanding the world of beer and developing a solid sensory approach. An introduction to zythology and discovery workshops allow you to explore ingredients, major style families and tasting methods in an accessible and friendly way. Ideal for enthusiastic beginners or curious minds wishing to structure their knowledge.
Introduction to Zythology
Learn about beer alongside a passionate beer expert: discover the basics of tasting, beer styles, ingredients and serving secrets. Leave with a keen eye, solid sensory benchmarks and the desire to explore the world of brewing with confidence.
Discovery workshops
Take part in our discovery workshops combining guided tastings, exploration of aromas and an introduction to beer pairing. Discover how to pair beer with different foods to enhance flavours, in a convivial experience that awakens the senses and develops your palate, whether you are a novice or a curious enthusiast.
Improvement & sensory analysis
Aimed at advanced amateurs and professionals, this level provides an in-depth exploration of styles and tasting analysis. The masterclasses explore specific beer families in detail, covering their history, aromatic profiles and technical characteristics. Training in off-flavours enables participants to identify the main defects, understand their origins and refine their sensory analysis to make accurate and informed judgements.
Masterclass
Immerse yourself in an advanced masterclass to take your knowledge of beer styles, tasting and technical understanding to the next level, with a structured approach based on the Beer Judge Certification Programme framework. An in-depth workshop to refine your palate, master sensory vocabulary and gain an in-depth understanding of beer styles.
Off-flavors
Master the identification of off-flavours with this specialised Off-Flavours training course: sensory analysis, understanding the origins of defects and practical training on calibrated samples. A technical approach to refine your detection skills, perfect your diagnosis and prevent potential infections during brewing and storage.
Professional expertise & certification
This third level is aimed at professionals in the sector and enthusiasts seeking a high level of expertise. The Cicerone® certification training provides a comprehensive and structured overview of beer that is recognised internationally. The modules on beer sommelier skills, service and storage cover food and beer pairings, quality of service, glassware, temperatures and storage to ensure a flawless beer experience.
Certification Training
Prepare for Cicerone® Level 1 certification with comprehensive training covering beer styles, service, storage and the basics of beer pairing. A structured programme to learn internationally recognised fundamentals and validate your skills with confidence.
Services & Beer preservation
Master best practices for serving and storing beer: draught beer, bottled beer, temperature control and optimal storage. Practical training to guarantee impeccable quality in the glass and enhance every tasting experience.
