The Award in Beer & Cellar Quality (ABCQ) is the only nationally recognised qualification specifically designed for licensed hospitality operations.
Designed to increase the knowledge and competence of licensees, cellar managers and
bar staff in licensed hospitality
Improves beer quality at point of sale across all categories of beer
Provides valuable knowledge on how to optimise quality and safety through managing the storage
and dispense of draught and
cask beer products
Course designed after consultation with the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), representatives from the brewing industry and Cask Marque
Improve product quality
and dispense
Provide guidance on Health & Safety
The course covers:
Brewing process
The cellar
Orders and deliveries
Cask and keg beers
Dispense gases/safety
Cooling systems
Line cleaning
Glass care
Dispense of beer
Fault finding
Included in the WORKSHOP price
Certificate of achievement
on successful completion of
a 30 question multiple-choice examination
Handouts: Training Booklet
and Training DVD Pack (this
is available to purchase for £15 without completion of the course)
Refreshments/lunch
The Cellar/Dispense/Cellarwise sections may be accessed by individual chapters, enabling Trainees and Trainers to complete separate chapters
in bite size chunks, in line with any training requirements or time constraints.
Versatile – it can be used as part
of a one day course or as a stand alone package that delegates can use in their own available time
Sets out standards to be achieved by everyone involved in producing "The Perfect Pint".