Introductory Beer Taster Training

Become a Confident Beer Taster – Join Our Introductory Beer Taster Training Course

• Learn to identify and describe common beer flavours using globally recognised industry terminology.
• Develop your ability to objectively assess the flavour quality of a wide range of beers.
• Understand the root causes of off-flavours and how to detect them with confidence.

About the Course

Whether you’re new to beer tasting or looking to refresh your sensory skills, our Introductory Beer Taster Training course is the perfect starting point. This immersive one-day course is designed to give you a practical, hands-on introduction to flavour recognition in beer.

You’ll be trained and assessed on 20 essential flavour notes, with a strong focus on common off-flavours that every beer professional should be able to identify.

What sets our training apart? It’s not a lecture—you’ll spend the day actively tasting and analysing around 55 flavoured beer samples, learning to distinguish subtle nuances and articulate your findings with clarity.

Why Choose Us?

With over 25 years of experience, Cara Technology is a global leader in sensory training for the brewing industry. We’ve trained more than 5,000 professional tasters across 60+ countries using our evidence-based, scientifically robust approach.

Our training is designed to:

• Build tasting confidence through structured flavour training
• Provide objective feedback through blind tastings and performance tracking
• Help you and your team improve consistency, accuracy, and descriptive ability

At the heart of the course is our performance assessment framework. Every participant completes blind tastings, generating valuable data to highlight strengths and areas for development. You’ll receive both formal and informal feedback—a unique opportunity to benchmark your skills against industry expectations.

Flavours Covered in the Course

The course includes a carefully curated set of 20 core flavour compounds found in beer, including:

• Common off-flavours (e.g., diacetyl, DMS, lightstruck)
• Aroma and taste descriptors used in international beer quality panels
• Flavour defects and positive flavour attributes important for quality control

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Novice tasters looking to build a solid foundation
• Brewers, quality professionals, and technical teams seeking to enhance their flavour evaluation skills
• Anyone involved in beer production, sensory panels, or quality assurance

Ready to Take the First Step?

Spots are limited and our courses often sell out—don’t miss this chance to sharpen your tasting skills with expert guidance.

📍 Location: Track Brewing, Manchester, UK 📅 Date: 9th June 2025 🕒 Duration: One full day 🎓 Certificate of Achievement or Attendance provided

👉 Register now to reserve your place and start your journey towards learning beer sensory.