Description
Variety of beers and their fermentation, ingredients and processes used during their production.
Alternative labels
beer variety
selections of beers
types of beer
varieties of beers
categories of beer
brands of beer
variety of beer
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Variety of beers is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Beer sommelier: Beer sommeliers understand and advise on styles, brewing and best pairing of beers with foods in locations such as restaurants, breweries and shops. They know all about their ingredients, the history of the beers, glassware and draught systems. They prepare beer tastings, consult companies and customers, evaluate beer products and write about this subject.
Optional knowledge
Variety of beers is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Brew house operator: Brew house operators monitor the processes of mashing, lautering and boiling of raw materials. They make sure that the brewing vessels are clean correctly and timely. They supervise the work in the brew house and operate the brew house equipment to deliver brews of good quality within the specified time.
Hop farmer: Hop farmers plant, cultivate and harvest hops for the production of commodities such as beer.
References
- Variety of beers – ESCO