UNIT 1.0 – An Exploration of Alcohol Beverages

1. The Evolution of Alcoholic Beverages

2. Alcohol Safety and Professional Beverage Service

UNIT 2.0 – An Exploration of Wines

3. Viticulture: Outside in the Vineyard 

4. Enology: Inside the Winery 

5. Wine Regulations and Labeling Methods 

6. The Wine Styling Approach 

7. Other Wines: Sparkling, Fortified and Dessert Wines 

UNIT 3.0 – An Exploration of Beers

8. The Brewery: Beer Production and Other Fermented Beverages 

9. Ales and Lagers of the World 

UNIT 4.0 – An Exploration of Spirits

10. The Distillery: Spirits and Liqueurs of the World 

11. Mixology: The Art and Science of the Cocktail 

UNIT 5.0 – An Exploration of Bar and Beverage Management

12. Constructing the Beverage Concept 

13. Managing for Profit 

14. Marketing the Beverage Establishment 

APPENDIX

A. The Science of Fermentation 

B. The Tasting Process 

C. Food and Drink Pairing 

D. Lexicon of Beverage Terms