This course starts on Tuesday February 24th, 2026.

The location for class 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 is Poesiat & Kater Taproom, Polderweg 648, 1093 KP Amsterdam.

Class 4’s location is TBA.

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Het lesschema is als volgt:

Class 1: Flavour & Taste.

Tuesday 24th of February, from 18:30 to 22:30.
Teacher: Yu Mey Kwee.

Class 2: Raw materials.

Tuesday 10th of March, from 18:30 to 22:30.
Teacher: Constant Keinemans.

Class 3: History & Health.

Tuesday 24th of March, from 18:30 to 22:30.
Teacher: Bart van Kleef.

Class 4: Brewing Process. Note! Location: TBA.

Tuesday 7th of April, from 18:30 to 22:30.
Teachers: Fer Kok and TBA.

Class 5: Serving & Preserving.

Tuesday 21st of April, from 18:30 to 22:30.
Teacher: Etienne Vermeulen.

Class 6: Beer & Food.

Tuesday 12th of May, from 18:30 to 22:30.
Teacher: Derek Walsh

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You will receive an e-mail confirming your sign-up after you submit your details. This course consists of six classes and an exam.
The costs for StiBON Bierambassadeur opleiding Level 1 in English are €696,69 ex VAT (€843,- incl. VAT) for 2026. This amount includes the lesson book with the necessary course material, the beers to be tasted during classes, and the exam.
The course material (book) will be handed out during the first class.

Exam date: 22nd of June 2026.

The exam is hosted in different parts of the country and not in the same place as the classes are held. The StiBON Examcommittee tries to pick an exam location as favourable for you as posssible.