Cicerone Training: A Beer Sommelier's Journey

Описание: What does it take to become a Cicerone. The beer world's equivalent of a wine sommelier? Leo DeRita shares his journey through Cicerone training, a rigorous program comparable to the SAT or GRE that demands serious commitment. Unlike BJCP judging, Cicerone certification covers draft system maintenance, cleaning procedures, and food-beer pairing alongside tasting expertise. Leo describes watching aspiring Cicerones practice through weekly "after work clubs," conducting blind tastings and commercial calibration sessions, with some traveling hundreds of miles for group training. He witnessed one brewer's five-to-six-year journey to Master Cicerone, identifying not just beer styles but specific brands from blind tastings. Leo's dream? Working at a Michelin-star restaurant curating world-class beer pairings and importing rare bottles from Belgium. Though family priorities have slowed his pursuit, this episode reveals the dedication required to reach beer sommelier mastery.

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