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Please register early. These popular certifications fill up BEFORE the deadline date. The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 in Wines is an entry level qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine. It is ideal for boosting the confidence of new or inexperienced front line staff in the hospitality and retail sectors.  It is also a great course for those wanting to know the main grape varieties and food and wine matching. This offering of the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines will take place Sunday, November 5, 2017.

This introductory course in beer education is designed for participants interested in furthering their knowledge and interest in beer. The focus will be on brewing ingredients and processes, tasting concepts, pouring and serving concepts (including an introduction to draught systems) and food and beer pairings. This offering of Prud'homme Beer Certification® Level 1 - Beer Enthusiast will be held October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 2017.

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Spirits will introduce you to the basic principles of spirit production and the main types and styles of spirits available. You will also learn how to serve spirits and distinguish the factors affecting the flavour of spirits. This offering of the WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits will take place Sunday, October 15.

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Spirits will introduce you to the basic principles of spirit production and the main types and styles of spirits available.  You will also learn how to serve spirits and understand the basic principles of marketing used for the sale of spirits and the issues relating to the safe consumption of spirits. This offering of the WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits will take place Sunday, October 15.

Please register early.  These popular certifications fill up BEFORE the deadline date. The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits will teach you about the key grape varieties grown around the world, tasting techniques, the different styles of wine produced and the production of spirits and liqueurs.

Open to the Public: This introductory course in beer education is designed for participants interested in furthering their knowledge and interest in beer. The focus will be on brewing ingredients and processes, tasting concepts, pouring and serving concepts (including an introduction to draught systems) and food and beer pairings. The registration deadline May 24th, 2017.

Join us for a fun beer tasting afternoon! Wine has always been the go to pairing with cheese, but beer is a worthy contender. Beer and cheese share a long history of farmhouse production, leading to a variety of regional styles and varieties of pairings. From the monastic traditions and small scale home productions beer and cheese share a lot in common. This is not intended to fully sway anyone over to the beer camp merely to introduce the delicious world of beer and cheese pairing. Be prepared to dazzle and challenge your taste buds.

Open to the Public: This one day course will introduce you to the basic principles of spirit production and the main types and styles of spirits available. You will also learn how to serve spirits and understand the basic principles of marketing used for the sale of spirits and the issues relating to the safe consumption of spirits. An exam will be held at the end of the day and successful candidates will receive a certification.

Join the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management and the University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project (UGSRP) at the 6th Annual Symposium celebrating sustainability success stories in the Canadian restaurant industry Keynote Speaker: Ned Bell OceanWise Executive Chef Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre Speakers: Shea Robinson Managing Partner/ Chef Miijidaa Cafe+ Bistro Neighbourhood Group of Companies

Open to the Public: This seven week course is held on Sunday’s. The Level 3 Award in Wines (Condensed version) is designed to give a more comprehensive coverage of wines of the world. Students will benefit from in-depth tastings where they will learn to identify product style and quality. An exam will be held on week seven and successful candidates will receive a certification.