- Level 3
- 6 Weeks
- Intakes in 2025
Introduction to Craft Beer & Cider Tasting
Explore the characteristics of regional craft beer and cider varieties within Aotearoa. Develop your beer and cider tasting sensors and learn the appropriate tasting terminology to use with customers.
Discover the variety of craft beers and ciders in New Zealand, covering key concepts, history, and significance. Delve into the ingredients and brewing processes of different beer styles like IPA, Stout, Lager, Pilsner, and Pale Ale, as well as cider production, including apple varieties and fermentation methods. Explore tasting techniques for both craft beer and cider, focusing on sight, aroma, and taste. Learn how to discuss and recommend craft beers and ciders to customers, explaining styles, flavours, brewing processes.
Who is this course for?
- Professionals working in the hospitality and tourism sectors
When will this course run?
- This course will run around the regions and urban centres throughout 2025. Visit Grow Tourism for more information or to register your interest.
Course Outline
6 Weeks | Level 3 | Credits: 5
Micro-credential: Introduction to Craft Beer & Cider Tasting
Delivered in: New Zealand wide in regional and urban centres. This course includes in-person, online and in-work learning.
Learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of regional craft beer and cider varieties in Aotearoa.
- Make recommendations based on tasting preferences to customers in a licensed
premises and other hospitality settings.
2025 Dates & Fees
New Zealand Wide
Please register your interest on the Grow Tourism Website.
| 2024 Tuition Fees | |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Citizens & Residents (includes a $75 enrolment fee) | $395 |
| Working Holiday Visa Holders/ International (includes a $75 enrolment fee) | $395 |
| 2024 Dates available by enquiry |
|---|
| Queenstown | To be confirmed |
| Auckland | To be confirmed |
| Wellington | To be confirmed |
| Christchurch | To be confirmed |
FAQ
Professionals working in the hospitality and tourism sectors
This course uses blended learning.
- Compulsory 1-day in-person workshop, held on the first two days of your course (please note this workshop does not include accommodation or transport).
- Followed by 6-weeks of online learning with tutor check-ins.
You will be assessed via weekly quizzes and an e-workbook relating to the course content.
- 6-weeks.
No – there is a 1-day in-person workshop.
Research has shown that blended delivery yields the best student outcome and learning outcome.
The in-person workshop will be held at the start of your course and is compulsory.
- It is recommended that learners allocate 8-9 hours per week of study to the course
- 5-6 hours of online learning and 3 hours of self-directed learning
- The online lectures are recorded, allowing students to listen at their convenience
- There will be a weekly tutorial session where students can check in and ask questions about coursework or assignments
- There is a weekly check in with the teaching team should you need help and forums to ask your questions.
- Our student services team can guide you in the right direction for assistance.
- New Zealand Citizens and Residents: $395 (includes a $75 enrolment fee)
- Working Holiday Visa Holders/International: $395 (includes a $75 enrolment fee)
- 18 years+ at time of course.
- A New Zealand or Australian citizen or NZ permanent resident
- NZ Working Holiday Visa Holder/ International
Grow Tourism – Elevate offers a range of courses that will give you NZQA-recognised micro credentials.
Micro credentials are small, stand-alone certifications accredited by NZQA and are a formal way of recognising your skills and knowledge in particular areas that employers are looking for.
Yes. This is an online course, however there is a 1-day compulsory in-person workshop at the start of your course.