Cider Pommelier

This scheme offers recognition of a significant depth of knowledge of cider styles and cider and food matching for successful candidates. You will become an ambassador with the knowledge, communication skills and, most importantly, the passion to inspire people to discover, respect this revered beverage.

Available Courses:

Date	Time	Location
05/05/2020	09.45-11.00	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
05/05/2020	11.15-12.30	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
05/05/2020	13.15-14.30	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
05/05/2020	14.45-16.00	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
16/07/2020	09.45-11.00	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
16/07/2020	11.15-12.30	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
16/07/2020	13.15-14.30	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
16/07/2020	14.45-16.00	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
30/09/2020	09.45-11.00	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
30/09/2020	11.15-12.30	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
30/09/2020	13.15-14.30	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
30/09/2020	14.45-16.00	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
11/11/2020	09.45-11.00	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
11/11/2020	11.15-12.30	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
11/11/2020	13.15-14.30	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND
11/11/2020	14.45-16.00	The Beer Academy, 44A Curlew Street, Butler's Wharf, London, SE1 2ND

DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK ALL BACA COURSES FROM 18^TH MARCH 2020 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. THERE ARE NO NEW DATES SCHEDULED AT PRESENT.

To select your chosen date please tick the check box next to 'Cider Pommelier' below:

Qualification Scheme:
Prospective candidates that wish to become Beer and Cider Academy Registered & Accredited Pommeliers must;
Complete an application form and confirm that:

They have attended and passed the Beer and Cider Academy Foundation Course
They have attended and passed the Beer and Cider Academy Advanced Course
They have attended and passed the Beer and Cider Academy How to Judge Cider Course

With the application form the applicant must provide a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) of their practical competence.
Use of cider menus or other similar schemes at retail level.
Use of cider and food pairings.
The use of cider range in retailing.
Evidence of high cider retailing and image standards through POS, branded glassware, cellar hygiene standards and other relevant evidence.

Beer and Cider Academy Pommelier Assessment:

Applicant submits POE and evidence of qualifications
Applicant pays an application fee of £225 (GBP) +VAT.
Applicant is invited to attend an interview (viva voce) at The Beer and Cider Academy and is assessed via an evidence based process against written parameters.
The assessment will test all parts of the Beer and Cider Academy Courses and may include practical tests including identification of randomly selected cider styles.
Successful candidates will be provided with a Beer and Cider Academy Cider Pommelier badge.