London gets its first female Beer Academy Sommelier
Jane Peyton is a beer writer, trainer and principal of a corporate events company which organises beer, cider and wine tastings; and beer and food matching events.
Jane said “I'm part of a campaign to change people's perception of beer. For instance, did you know that beer is great with many deserts? Try one of my favourites - a beer ice-cream float. Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a glass of Imperial Stout and sprinkle cocoa on it - I call it a beer-puccino and it rules!
"Beer is Britain's national drink and brewers here make some of the best beer in the world. My ambition is for all good restaurants to provide extensive beer lists alongside their wine lists. Serve the beer in 250 ml crystal wine glasses and suddenly beer becomes elegant enough for even the finest establishment.”
Jane Peyton is the principal of a corporate events company that runs beer, cider, wine, and spirits tasting events. Jane co-brewed four beers in 2012 - two at Brewster's Brewery in Grantham which were available as guest ales in some London Fuller's pubs, and two at The Botanist Brew Pub in Kew. Her recipe for Limey Porter was described as Thai curry in a glass and was such a hit that it has been re-brewed several times. Jane is fascinated by the cultural history of alcohol and is an entertaining host, advising people how to appreciate beer, wine, cider and spirits; helping them understand how they are made and the principles of tasting. She trained through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and is a tutor at the Beer Academy. She has been practicing the art of tasting since she was converted to cask beer after drinking a pint of Timothy Taylor’s Landlord Ale as a student in Leeds. Nirvana!
Jane can be contacted at jane@school-of-booze.com
Beer Sommelier Qualification Requirements.
People who wish to become Beer Academy Accredited Beer Sommeliers must have passed the following:
The Beer Academy Advanced Course
Beer Academy 'How to judge beer ' Course
The British Institute of Inn keeping (BII) Award in Beer Cellar Quality (ABCQ) (for people working in the on trade only)
The applicant must also provide a Portfolio of Evidence demonstrating their practical competence in:
Use of beer menus or other similar schemes at retail level
Use of beer and food pairings
The use of beer range in retailing
Evidence of high beer retailing and image standards through POS, branded glassware, cellar hygiene standards and other relevant evidence
Applicants will be assessed in a viva voce with a Beer Academy examiner. The examination fee is £150 +VAT. To apply, contact dan.cannas@beeracademy.co.uk
The Beer Academy
The Beer Academy is an educational body that was founded by a small group of beer enthusiasts in 2003 to help people understand, appreciate and enjoy beer sensibly.
To date, more than 10,000 people have attended Beer Academy courses and tasting events such as the BBC Good Food Show, the Great British Beer Festival and the British Museum as well as in pubs and bars up and down the country.
The Academy offers a range of courses and qualifications ranging from a 90 minute tutored introduction to beer through to the two day Advanced Course for serious beer connoisseurs. Full details of all Beer Academy Courses and events can be found www.beeracademy.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @TheBeerAcademy
Jane said “I'm part of a campaign to change people's perception of beer. For instance, did you know that beer is great with many deserts? Try one of my favourites - a beer ice-cream float. Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a glass of Imperial Stout and sprinkle cocoa on it - I call it a beer-puccino and it rules!
"Beer is Britain's national drink and brewers here make some of the best beer in the world. My ambition is for all good restaurants to provide extensive beer lists alongside their wine lists. Serve the beer in 250 ml crystal wine glasses and suddenly beer becomes elegant enough for even the finest establishment.”
Jane Peyton is the principal of a corporate events company that runs beer, cider, wine, and spirits tasting events. Jane co-brewed four beers in 2012 - two at Brewster's Brewery in Grantham which were available as guest ales in some London Fuller's pubs, and two at The Botanist Brew Pub in Kew. Her recipe for Limey Porter was described as Thai curry in a glass and was such a hit that it has been re-brewed several times. Jane is fascinated by the cultural history of alcohol and is an entertaining host, advising people how to appreciate beer, wine, cider and spirits; helping them understand how they are made and the principles of tasting. She trained through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and is a tutor at the Beer Academy. She has been practicing the art of tasting since she was converted to cask beer after drinking a pint of Timothy Taylor’s Landlord Ale as a student in Leeds. Nirvana!
Jane can be contacted at jane@school-of-booze.com
Beer Sommelier Qualification Requirements.
People who wish to become Beer Academy Accredited Beer Sommeliers must have passed the following:
The Beer Academy Advanced Course
Beer Academy 'How to judge beer ' Course
The British Institute of Inn keeping (BII) Award in Beer Cellar Quality (ABCQ) (for people working in the on trade only)
The applicant must also provide a Portfolio of Evidence demonstrating their practical competence in:
Use of beer menus or other similar schemes at retail level
Use of beer and food pairings
The use of beer range in retailing
Evidence of high beer retailing and image standards through POS, branded glassware, cellar hygiene standards and other relevant evidence
Applicants will be assessed in a viva voce with a Beer Academy examiner. The examination fee is £150 +VAT. To apply, contact dan.cannas@beeracademy.co.uk
The Beer Academy
The Beer Academy is an educational body that was founded by a small group of beer enthusiasts in 2003 to help people understand, appreciate and enjoy beer sensibly.
To date, more than 10,000 people have attended Beer Academy courses and tasting events such as the BBC Good Food Show, the Great British Beer Festival and the British Museum as well as in pubs and bars up and down the country.
The Academy offers a range of courses and qualifications ranging from a 90 minute tutored introduction to beer through to the two day Advanced Course for serious beer connoisseurs. Full details of all Beer Academy Courses and events can be found www.beeracademy.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @TheBeerAcademy
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