This comprehensive virtual course is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and skills in beer management and cellar operations. The ABCQ (Award in Beer and Cellar Quality) course covers all aspects of beer handling, from storage to serving, ensuring you can maintain the highest standards of quality in your establishment.

Course Modules:

1. Profit Through Quality: Learn how maintaining beer quality directly impacts your profits.
2. What is Beer?: Explore the fundamentals of beer, including ingredients and the brewing process.
3. The Cellar: Understand cellar management principles, including cellar hygiene and temperature.
4. Deliveries: Master the procedures for receiving and handling beer, including deliveries to maintain quality.
5. Cask Beer: Dive into the specifics of cask ale management, including stillaging and tapping.
6. Keg Beer: Learn about keg systems, stock control, and proper handling techniques.
7. Line Cleaning: Discover the importance of clean beer lines and proper cleaning procedures.
8. Bottled and Canned Beer: Explore the shelf life, temperature and storage condition guidelines for all bottled and canned products.
9. Bar and Personal Hygiene: Understand the critical role of hygiene in maintaining beer quality, including customer satisfaction.
10. Glass Washing: Learn the proper techniques for cleaning and maintaining glassware effectively.
11. Perfect Serve: Master the art of pouring and presenting beer to ensure customer satisfaction.
12. Safety: Gain knowledge of safety protocols related to beer handling, in addition to cellar operations.

Upon finishing all modules, you will be required to sit for a final quiz to evaluate your understanding of the topics discussed. Upon passing the quiz, you will automatically receive a virtual certificate, which can be downloaded.