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Cicerone Certification Program

Cicerone® Certification Program certifies and educates beer professionals.

The Cicerone® Certification Program seeks to improve beer quality by certifying the knowledge and tasting skills of those who sell and serve beer. Knowledgeable beer professionals mean better beer for beer consumers and better business brewers and businesses who sell beer.

06/19/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that the global Cicerone community continues to grow! In the past few months, we’ve welcomed 4 Advanced Cicerones and 47 Certified Cicerones from six countries: Canada, China, the Netherlands, Peru, South Korea, and the United States.

Advanced Cicerones:

Hannah Martin
Michele Best-Miller
Robert Owen
Pat Walls

Certified Cicerones:

David Calhoun
Hunmin Cheong
Paul Dey
Collin Ellis
Shawn Ellis
Chad Hazen .le.bald
Brian Hessler
Daniel Holleman .holleman
Ashley Howard
Molly Hrubesky
Dustin Ihns
Josh Jefford
SeongHyun Ju
Bon Yong Koo
Yu Lang
Jae Cheol Lee
Jacob Leoffler on
Zachary Mannon
Jack Martin
Adeline Maykish
Brendan McGillicuddy
Krislea Meevis
Andy Millikan
Georgia Noyes
Miguel Ojeda
Jeremy Oria
Matthew Pipkin
Trevor Powell
Jo Jeong Rae
Carlos Pedro Ortiz Valle Riestra
Stephen Rolland
Mathijs Schippers
Rebecca Schroeder
Jade Shinn
Brett Steiner
Mackenzie Tomlinson
Tompall Toone
J. Buck Truman
Will Tubbs
Jason Tyler
Caitlin Ulmer-Long
Scott Ulrich
Caitlyn Varner
Simon de Vette
Sam Weiland
Ben Weinstein
Thomas Wienholts

06/18/2026

While developing our recently released Digital Off Flavor Flash Cards, the team spent plenty of time debating how much information could fit on each card while still keeping them practical and easy to study. If you haven’t checked them out yet, you can find the full set here: https://www.cicerone.org/us-en/products/digital-off-flavor-flash-cards?mc_cid=bc618415c9

The final set provides a concise reference for 38 common flavor compounds found in beer, but there is always more to explore.

To expand on some of the topics covered in the cards, we're launching a new blog series that takes a deeper look at individual flavors, including their sensory characteristics, causes, and methods of prevention.

Our first spotlight focuses on Acetaldehyde. From how it develops to what it can reveal about fermentation performance and beer handling, this article takes a deeper look at one of the most commonly encountered off-flavors in beer.

Check out the full article at the link below. https://www.cicerone.org/us-en/blog/off-flavor-spotlight-acetaldehyde

05/16/2026

Happy Beer Clean Glass Day!🎉

Today is a chance to recognize the role clean glassware plays in delivering great beer. From proper foam to a beautiful presentation, it’s a simple step that makes a meaningful difference.

Share your best beer-clean pours, tag us, and use . We’ll be highlighting selections from across the community throughout the day.

Let's toast to impeccable beer service and those who make it happen. 🍻

05/13/2026

Beer Clean Glass Day returns on Saturday, May 16!

A properly cleaned glass is a foundational part of great beer service. It supports foam, enhances aroma, and allows the beer to present as intended. It’s a small detail that reflects a high standard of care.

Join us by sharing your best beer-clean pours, tagging us, and using . We’ll be highlighting posts from across the community throughout the day.

Download the official banner here: https://www.cicerone.org/us-en/blog/celebrate-beer-clean-glass-day

05/12/2026

Introducing Digital Off-Flavor Flashcards!

This new study resource is a comprehensive and concise guide to 38 flavor compounds found in beer, covering their perception, source, and how to control or prevent them.

Whether you’re preparing for certification, refining your sensory skills, or building a stronger understanding of brewing process and handling, these flashcards provide a focused and convenient way to study. The set includes every off-flavor listed on the Master Cicerone® syllabus.

https://www.cicerone.org/us-en/products/digital-off-flavor-flash-cards

05/11/2026

Join us in Seattle on July 14 for the next Tasting with Cicerone®: Advanced Beer Sensory Workshop at Stoup Brewing - Ballard.

This immersive, interactive sensory workshop is designed to help those preparing for the Advanced Cicerone® tasting exam and is also a great way to help brewers, beer judges, and other beer professionals develop their palates and become better beer tasters. While some tasting experience is assumed, no level of Cicerone certification is required to attend this workshop.

In this half-day course, Master Cicerone® Neil Witte will lead guided tastings and sensory exercises, including:
• Flavor descriptor development
• Style discrimination strategies
• Identification of 12 off-flavors
• Blind tasting practice and at-home training techniques

Seats are limited, reserve your spot today.�https://bit.ly/4t9sdVQ

05/06/2026

Mark your calendars for Beer Clean Glass Day on Saturday, May 16, as we raise a toast to exceptional beer service!

The soil is the obvious part. It’s the oil that gets tricky. Oily or fatty residue on glassware can affect the quality of your beer, in part by hurting foam formation and head retention.

Join us by sharing your best beer-clean pours, tagging us, and using . We’ll be highlighting posts from across the community throughout the day.

Download the official banner here: https://www.cicerone.org/us-en/blog/celebrate-beer-clean-glass-day

05/04/2026

Our next Tasting with Cicerone®: Advanced Beer Sensory Workshop will be held on June 28 at The Bruery Barrel Room in Placentia, CA!

This immersive, interactive sensory workshop is designed to help those preparing for the Advanced Cicerone® tasting exam and is also a great way to help brewers, beer judges, and other beer professionals develop their palates and become better beer tasters. While some tasting experience is assumed, no level of Cicerone certification is required to attend this workshop.

In this half-day course, Master Cicerones® Dan Imdeke and Scott Fielder will lead guided tastings and sensory exercises, including:
• Flavor descriptor development
• Style discrimination strategies
• Identification of 12 off-flavors
• Blind tasting practice and at-home training techniques

Seats are limited, reserve your spot today. https://bit.ly/4tQovSc

04/30/2026

In-person training alert!

Join us on June 13 at Flix Brewhouse San Antonio for an Off-Flavor class. This hands-on session is designed for those preparing for the Certified Cicerone® tasting exam, as well as brewers, beer judges, and industry professionals looking to sharpen their sensory skills. Off flavors presented will be DMS, Diacetyl, Acetaldehyde, Trans-2-Nonenal, Lightstruck, and Infection.

This is a great opportunity to enhance your sensory skills in a structured, professional environment. Spaces are limited, so register soon to secure your spot! https://bit.ly/4tIbR7v

04/23/2026

We had an incredible time at CBC in Philadelphia, where we shared a sneak peek of a few new products and educational tools we’ll be launching soon. Check back next week for public announcements.

We also enjoyed connecting with so many members of the community at our annual Cicerone Community Meetup.

The week wrapped up with the World Beer Cup awards, a great reminder of the quality and depth of beer being produced around the world. Congratulations to all of this year’s medal winners.

We’re leaving energized by a shared commitment to beer education and excited for what’s ahead.

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