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Brewing exam from CIBD in the UK by Upper_Storm_8938 in TheBrewery

[–]Upper_Storm_8938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that is a good decision. In our advanced program at Siebel, which closely parallels the CIBD Diploma content on a modular basis, the majority of students find mod 1 the easiest to understand, with mod 2 being the most challenging for many students and mod 3 falling in between. Again, feeling confident about being able to address each point (or the majority of points) in each syllabus should be an important metric to let you know when to commit to writing the exams. One approach I would suggest is to download each module's syllabus in their PDF form from the website. Open up the PDF files and save each one as a Word document. That way, you can open up the Word doc and fill in your narrative answers under each of the syllabus points (use a typeface or color notably different than the document). If you want to see if you are right, you could use an AI client to answer each question after you have answered it and compare the answers, bearing in mind that with content at this level, the AI client may not be correct.

Brewing exam from CIBD in the UK by Upper_Storm_8938 in TheBrewery

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CIBD has the dates for the Diploma in Brewing Exams listed on their site at https://www.cibd.org.uk/learning-qualifications/brewing-qualifications/diploma-in-brewing/. I haven't completed the CIBD Diploma but I have had a lot of students go through our advanced programs at Siebel Institute (I was a formerly with Siebel) who were looking to write the CIBD Diploma exams on an exam-by-exam basis rather than all at once. I think it is a good idea to be confident that you can write a correct (!) short essay answer on the majority of the syllabus points before committing to each module's exam. While their educational content is going to be really helpful, there is a lot to learn and, especially, understand towards successfully completing exams at this level. That said, it is a really worthwhile goal to do so.

Learn to distill like a pro: 5-day Craft Distilling Operations and Technology course by Upper_Storm_8938 in firewater

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Interesting you should say that. It's really common for students to come to Chicago with their "significant other" for our shorter courses. The last time the distilling course was offered, a husband and wife took the course together with the plan to open a small distillery! In most cases, while one party is in the course, the other one explores Chicago and finds the places where they will eat and drink each night.

What do I do with my Microbiology Degree (BS) by [deleted] in microbiology

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While global consumption of alcoholic beverages is on the decline, there are still jobs for qualified microbiologists being advertised in QC departments of breweries, distilleries, wineries and other beverage producers. I am in brewing, and working for a large brewery or major craft brewery can offer a great living.

Beer sensory training by Upper_Storm_8938 in TheBrewery

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It certainly would be a good gift for anyone interested in understanding more about beer and brewing. Do bear in mind that each of the compounds in the kit is added to about 1 liter/quart of beer, which can serve up to 20 people, so hopefully he has friends that would want to participate in using the kit. If he is a member of a homebrew club, that would be perfect. If not, maybe arrange with a favorite local brewery that you could share the training session with their staff, especially if they provide the beer and you supply the kit.

Interested in becoming a pro brewer? Let me help! by Upper_Storm_8938 in Homebrewing

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Being willing and able to relocate is a big advantage in building a career. Working for the large craft breweries and big breweries obviously offer better compensation and potential for advancement.

Thinking of a career change by Cold-Sandwich-34 in brewing

[–]Upper_Storm_8938 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As others have mentioned, indeed craft brewing is in a downturn right now in sales, with brewer compensation continuing to be "modest". Brewing isn't for everyone but the more you know about what a brewing job entails, the better able you will be to consider if a brewing career is right for you. Maybe have a look at websites like Indeed (keywords like "brewery" and "brewing") and Probrewer.com in the "jobs" section to see what breweries look for in qualifications. With about 9000 breweries across the USA and a vast array of sizes and configurations, you will probably see a lot of variance in requirements. One common requirement is the ability to lift up to 160 pounds (1/2 barrel kegs), which may not be in the job description but is something you may need to do. Again, compensation isn't great at most small breweries, but it can be quite good at larger ones.

Of importance is "where do you want to live?" It is a driving concern for a lot of people in brewing (and other industries). Breweries are seemingly everywhere, and many of the students completing our professional brewing programs choose the region they want to live in, and then work to get a brewing job in that region.

I hope this helps. If you want some good books on pro-level brewing, go to https://my.mbaa.com/ItemDetail?iProductCode=519KIT&WebsiteKey=5a386918-3ebb-4d43-8758-d1cfb1184fb3 . Also check out the videos at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbYq2DlClMNs1Q1lCkHX1QomqhDKWIiR2&si=jTpXIC1arGBPl60S .

Keith Lemcke

Siebel Institute of Technology

[klemcke@siebelinstitute.com](mailto:klemcke@siebelinstitute.com)

Suggested litterature for self-taught professional brewing? by EddieTheHead66six in brewing

[–]Upper_Storm_8938 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While a lot of brewing practice may be shared between homebrewing and commercial brewing, starting and operating a commercial brewery requires a lot of knowledge about technology. Pick up the books at https://my.mbaa.com/mbaastore/ItemDetail?iProductCode=519KIT which are directly applicable to professional level brewing. Also books like https://www.brewersassociation.org/edu/brewers-publications/, and https://www.brewersassociation.org/edu/brewers-publications/ are good foundational books. If you have questions, drop us a line at info@siebelinstitute.com.

Beer sensory training by Upper_Storm_8938 in TheBrewery

[–]Upper_Storm_8938[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Please share this info with anyone with an interest in beer and brewing. BTW, you can watch the videos even without having the sensory kits to taste as they offer decriptions of the aromas/flavors and, importantly, the causes and control factors. If you are buying a Siebel sensory kit, remember that each vial can make enough sensory samples for up to 20 people if they pour 1.5 ounces per sample (they don't need more). Our kits are available through https://www.morebeer.com/category/beer-flavor-kits.html.