Bartending Mini-Course: Winter 2003



Instructor: Jim Knapp

Email: jimknapp@umich.edu

Mondays 6-8 P.M. or Thursdays 7-9 P.M.

Boulevard Room, Pierpont Commons






 

 


·  Course Syllabus

·  Tentative Schedule

·  Course Drink Recipes


Week 1

·  Age Verification Guidelines

·  Alcohol Awareness Info

·  U of M Policy on Alchol and Other Drugs


Week 2

·  Mixology Techniques

·  Organizational Skills


Week 3

·  Liquor

·  Liqueurs

·  Course Drink Recipes


Week 4

·  Glassware

·  Single Malts, Small Batch Bourbons, and Cognacs

·  Wine Varietals

·  Wine, In General

·  Wine Glossary


Week 5

·  Beer (Class Handout)

·  Beer: History and Useful Information

·  Beer Profit Information

·  A Judicial History of Beer


Useful Extras

·  Lewd-Sounding Drinks

·  Information About Cigars

·  Webtender.com, an excellent online resource.

·  Faux Bailey's Irish Creme Recipe

·  Faux Kahlua Recipe


Course FAQ's:

Q: How long is the course?

A: The course meets for six (6) sessions of approximately two hours.

Q: When is the course taught?

A: It is taugh in the Fall and Winter terms; typically, running from early October through mid-November, and again from early February to mid-March.

Q: When will the course next be offered?

A: Not until October 2003.

Q: How do I enroll?

A: Contact Maryann Simons at the Arts and Programs Office in the Pierpont Commons.

Q: Is this class offered for credit?

A: No. Participants receive a certificate of completion if they successfully meet the requirements of the course.

Q: Will I have my bartending license after I pass?

A: There is no such thing as a "bartending license."

Q: How much does the course cost?

A: At present, the going rate is $55. However, like all things, the rate is subject to change.


Jim's Homepage.


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The Homepage of James C. Knapp, Jr./ jimknapp@umich.edu/ Last modified 20 Feb 2003.