Cicerone Certified Beer Server Exam $10 (reg. $69) on 2/15/12

[ArcaneXor]

In case anyone is interested, the Cicerone Certified Beer Server exam can be taken for $10 today instead of the regular $69. I took it just for fun, and think any homebrewer should be able to pass this without studying. http://www.cicerone.org/

 

[onthekeg]

Thanks for the link Arcane, I decided to throw them 10 dollars and I passed too. Another little notch in the bedpost. I doubt that I will go much further though.

 

[TyTanium]

Interesting. I'm not in the industry, any tangible benefit to passing this other than bragging rights?

 

[robtotten]

Awesome, I just took the test and passed. Thanks!

 

[xsists]

Thanks for the link! I also took it and passed.

 

[onthekeg]

Interesting. I'm not in the industry, any tangible benefit to passing this other than bragging rights?

Bragging rights. I am a Certified KCBS Judge as well.:rockin:

 

[Fetus]

Test was surprisingly easy. Thanks for the link.

 

[Forddog]

Damn ...I took it cold and missed one i got a 72 ....at least i got 1 more chance to take it....They do give you 2 chances...Please be nice guys....LOL

 

[DubBrew]

Yeah no problem passing it here.

 

[Zamial]

I am now a certified beer server. I now officially know more about my beer than most wait staff in my area.

EDIT: I can not get that site to load now. Anyone else having issues with it?

 

[weirdboy]

Yay, the website is down!

 

[markm2151]

Just took it and passed.

 

[digitalhifi]

Bragging rights achieved

 

[weirdboy]

Well that was somewhat interesting, and easy to ace. Much easier than the BJCP exam, at any rate.


Some of the questions were poorly worded IMO.

 

[Teromous]

Bragging rights achieved

You're now certified to serve me :fro:

 

[terrapinj]

Well that was somewhat interesting, and easy to ace. Much easier than the BJCP exam, at any rate.


Some of the questions were poorly worded IMO.

I agree - particularly use of the word "vines" for describing hop plant growth

still passed easily

 

[SittingDuck]

I guess I can brag now. Fun way to kill a half hour.

 

[kpr121]

I dont know why I took it but I received a 91.67%. There were at least 5 questions that I could have easily answered two different ways and felt good about.

Maybe I'll have my wife take it tonight, since she actually is a waitress. Not sure if shes allowed to wear the lapel pin though.

 

[Shooter]

Best $10 I ever spent!

 

[Shooter]

I think they're going to busy mailing out pins in the next few weeks!

 

[dstar26t]

Missed the cut off by 15 minutes! damn.

 

[D_Ranged_Eskimo]

Same here, and not going to pay 70 bucks for something that's only worth the bragging rights (and a pin)

 

[Shooter]

Same here, and not going to pay 70 bucks for something that's only worth the bragging rights (and a pin)

Don't hate us because we're beautiful!

 

[geer537]

Same here, and not going to pay 70 bucks for something that's only worth the bragging rights (and a pin)

Agreed- bummed the cutoff was CST...

 

[midfielder5]

I can pour beer now- I think I will go get one, to practice my certifications

 

[TyTanium]

Dang. Totally missed that it expired at 4. Was gonna do it after work. Bummer.

 

[D_Ranged_Eskimo]

Don't hate us because we're beautiful!

Alright, I am jealous. I want to brag too, but only for 1/7 of the current price!

 

[JRems]

That's weird you guys got cut off. I didn't pay until after 5:00.
got 85%

 

[Shooter]

Tonight I'm going to go home, pour a pint of the northern English brown I just tapped, take it out to the family and announce to them that they are looking at a pint that was poured by a Certified Beer Server. I expect to be met with thunderous applause. I imagine more than one hand will be offered in hearty congratulation and wouldn’t be surprised to hear several vociferous cries of , “Bully” and “Good Show!”

However, I would also not be surprised if they simple smirk and turn away.

 

[mcarb]

Just so's ya guys know, some people take this serious. Not me mind you. But all of the employees at The Trappist in Oakland are required to pass this test.

I'm on par with Shooter. I can't wait to pour one tonight. Oh sure, I've been certifiable and pouring beer for years. But to be certified and pouring beer. Well that feel grand.

In fact, I am going to be at the Trappist tonight. I may have to exclaim "You're not doing it right." loudly once or twice.

 

[Shooter]

Though the test might seem easy for many of us, I would bet, a lot of "beer drinkers" would actually have a tough time with it. It does reflect that one has at least a modicum of beer knowledge.

 

[Jun Hong Park]

wow I am really interested in passing the test. anyone in 2018? I wish to take this test but can anyone tell me how to take the test for $10???

 

[JohnSand]

If you create an account on the site they will likely send you updates.

 

[Jun Hong Park]

If you create an account on the site they will likely send you updates.

Thanks man appreciate it!

 

[JohnSand]

Glad to help. Welcome to the forum.