Servidor de Tequila
Level 1
The Servidor de Tequila is our level 1 Certification Course & Examination about the essential knowledge everyone should know about tequila.
By completing this exam, participants prove that they have a solid understanding about tequila. They can distinguish between the basic classes and categories, understand its denomination protection and the basics of tequila production, serving and storage.
Price: 249 USD
Delivery: Online course & examination
Syllabus
- Denomination of Origin - states & regulations
- NOM Number
- Classifications - blanco, joven, reposado, añejo, extra añejo
- Categories - Tequila, 100% agave
- Misc. Labeling items - Alcohol by Volume, Net Quantity
- The basic steps of traditional tequila production - jima, hydrolysis(cooking), extraction, fermentation, distillation
- Production tools - brick oven, autoclave, tahona, roller mill, diffuser, pot still, column still
- Basic agave facts - maturation time, agave tequilana
- Tequila Service basics: expiry, effect of oxygen, vessel, serving temperature
- The systematic approach to tequila tasting
- Debunking tequila myths: tequila worm, cactus/agave, salt and lime, the darker the better, hangover etc.
- Cristalino, flavored, mixto tequilas
- Tequila as Mezcal - common roots, similarities, differences
Examination
Multiple choice online test – 80% passmark
Exam Preparation
Access to the relevant Online Course Material is provided instantly for all enrolled students. It includes access to videos, notes and downloadable materials. Students get a lifetime access to the study materials.
Exam Completion
Upon successful course and exam completion, the participant can download their certificate online.
