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Exam Details

Prerequisites - As of 2018, all candidates for the Master Cicerone exam must have passed the Advanced Cicerone® exam. Candidates for this level of certification must be of legal drinking age.

Exam Format & Components

Candidates for Master Cicerone will participate in a two-day examination that includes multiple written, oral, and tasting components. The written component will consist of essay questions where candidates demonstrate the depth and breadth of their knowledge in each portion of the Master Syllabus. Oral examinations will be conducted by industry experts and often involve hands-on demonstrations of knowledge. Taste assessments will include an extensive range of off flavors, blind assessment of beer styles, and descriptive analysis of blind samples. 

Exam Cost: Initial test: $995 (USD); Retakes $795 (USD). Exam fees are nonrefundable.

Passing Score: A grade of 85% overall is required to pass. 

Postponement/Rescheduling: Candidates may postpone their exam pursuant to the following guidelines:

  • More than 6 months from the exam date - a $250 rescheduling fee will be assessed before one may register for another exam
  • Between 3 and 6 months before the exam date - a $500 rescheduling fee will be assessed before one may register for another exam
  • Neglecting to attend an exam for which one is registered (no show/no call) will result in a $795 rescheduling fee before one may register for another exam
  • Candidates must contact Cicerone staff (info@cicerone.org) to arrange postponement and rescheduling
  • Postponement due to injury, illness, or a medical emergency will be considered upon review of a doctor's note
  • Exam rescheduling is subject to availability
  • Exam and rescheduling fees are non-refundable and non-transferable