The core elements of the online course consists of:

1. Short video lessons that track the syllabus topic by topic
2. Full practice exams so you go into the real thing with total confidence
3. Weekly live Q&As with Advanced Cicerone Chris Cohen
4. A community space for getting answers, networking, forming study groups, etc.
5. The full Beer Scholar Course for the Certified Beer Server Exam in case you need to knock that out, too.

Your bonus products include:

1. Excellent & comprehensive flashcard decks, including "The 20." That deck covers the 20 styles I recommend memorizing stats for (you don't need to memorize stats for ~70 styles!)
   
2. The Easy Blind Tasting Proctor Guide so a friend or partner can help you practice for the tasting exam
3. Full episodes of the currently in production Sipping in Style podcast for learning the styles
4. The CC Quick Start Package, including your Accelerated Study Schedule
5. The Resume & LinkedIn Workshop so that after you pass you have an great resume to work with. 
6. 15% discount on Siebel off flavor tasting kits.
7. A massive discount on my Advanced Cicerone Coaching Program. Discount the entire amount you paid for the CC course if you decide to continue your beer education.  

Plus, you get two guarantees that make enrolling practically risk free: 

1. A 30 day no-questions-asked money back guarantee
2. The "Become a Certified Cicerone® or Your Money Back" guarantee. If you fail one or both sections of the exam, we'll work together closely to make sure you pass on your second attempt. If that doesn't happen, I'll give you your money back. 

Yes, the course is fully up to date to the latest syllabus & BJCP! 

Yes, you get full coverage for the US, Canadian, UK, & Internat'l syllabi 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇱🇿🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇺🇳

The program contains everything you need to know, plus loads of excellent bonus products to make it all much easier and more organized! Let's do this! 

Is doing the Cicerone program worth it? Is Beer Scholar worth it? If you're passionate about beer & want to learn all about it, or if you work in the beer industry, the simple answers are YES.

Passing the Certified Cicerone® exam is a serious investment of time and money. You know what makes it REALLY EXPENSIVE? Needing multiple re-takes to pass!

Just signing up to take the exam is $400, but you'll also need study material, several off flavor tasting kits, and you may have to travel for the in-person tasting exam.

 The pass rate is only ~35%. Can you imagine putting in the money and effort and then having to retake it? Don't take that risk. Enroll in the Beer Scholar CC Course and let Chris guide you across the finish line.

The Beer Scholar Online Course saves you TONS of time and massively raises your chance of success. Oh, and by the way, the Beer Scholar program is MUCH more comprehensive than the Road to Cicerone® modules, they're not even in the same league. 

Much of the same is true for the level 1 CBS test - the full Beer Scholar Course for the Certified Beer Server Exam is included when you enroll in the CC level course. Knock them both out! 

Chris Cohen is a former attorney turned pro beer geek. He is one of just ~160 Advanced Cicerones® in the world. He’s a National BJCP beer judge who has been invited to judge the Great American Beer Festival multiple times, among many other prestigious beer competitions. He's a former contributing beer writer for SeriousEats.com and the San Francisco Chronicle, and is the founder of the SF Homebrewers Guild. He also founded one of San Francisco's top craft beer bars, Old Devil Moon, which operated from 2016 to 2023.

Chris founded Beer Scholar in 2014 after struggling with his own exam prep. He saw no reason others should struggle to know what to study like he did. 

Chris has distilled over a decade of beer knowledge and exam tricks into the comprehensive Beer Scholar prep courses. Let him guide you to your goal!

The Cicerone Certification Program's® certifications are a fantastic way to show you're serious about your work in the industry.

Not only do they demonstrate that you have a high level of beer expertise, they also show employers you’re dedicated and capable.

Alternatively, maybe you simply wants to level up your beer knowledge — prepping for the CC exam is a great way to do it. 

The Cicerone Certification Program® does a great job of testing beer knowledge and they demand a high level of competency to become certified at the higher levels.

Cicerone certifications are the recognized industry standard for beer expertise. EVERYONE who serves or sells beer should have passing the CC exam as a goal.

If beer is your career, you can't afford NOT to become a Certified Cicerone if you want better opportunity and pay. 

The level 1 Certified Beer Server test covers much less material than the level 2 Certified Cicerone® exam.

Likewise, the Beer Scholar Course for the CBS Exam contains a set of information specific to that test. 

The level 2 Certified Cicerone exam is much more difficult and so the Beer Scholar CC Course is much more comprehensive and robust.

If you already have a fair bit of beer knowledge and you’re planning to knock out the CBS on your way to prepping for the CC exam, enroll in the Beer Scholar CC Course. It comes with the full level 1 course as well. 

Nope! Chris is an Advanced Cicerone®, but he is not employed by or otherwise associated with the Cicerone Certification Program®.

Chris' online courses were created independently of the program's control. That's why he can provide you with tons of great tips and tricks for how to pass!

The term Cicerone® is the trademark of the Cicerone Certification Program®. This website and Beer Scholar® are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Cicerone Certification Program®. The copyright for all material on this website is owned by Chris Cohen and Beer Scholar®.

You should absolutely go for it if...

You're planning to take the CC exam.

You love beer and want to know everything about tasting, pouring, serving, brewing, pairing, and styles.

You’re considering entering the beer industry and want to increase your chances of getting a good job.

You’re already in the beer industry and want to level up your knowledge so you have a career leg up.

You want more beer smarts and maybe even some beer geek bragging rights.

You're a wine Somm or cocktail wiz and want to expand your skill set.

You love one of the above people and are looking for the perfect gift.