​Fundamental Draught Dispense Academy

Sharpen Your Skills & Improve Your Knowledge!

Instructors

Various industry leaders 

Location

Leonard’s Syrup
17330 Ryan Rd
Detroit, MI 48212

Notes

The class size is limited to sixteen (16) students to allow for ample hands-on training.

Registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. IBDEA will email a registration confirmation as registrations are received. Do not make travel arrangements until you have received an email confirming that it is being held. Approximately six (6) weeks prior to the start date.

The class schedule is typically Day 1 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Day 2 from 8:00 am to 12:00pm. IBDEA expects everyone to stay for the entire session. See individual class dates for more information.

IBDEAU Main Page

Our facility in Detroit offers a hands-on approach to learning, allowing participants to gain practical, hands-on experience alongside theoretical knowledge.

Fundamental Draught Dispense Academy Curriculum Goals

  • Understand the basics of Draft Beer systems
  • Remove the unknown
  • Touch and use each part of a draft system
  • Work with the draft system
  • Understand urgency
  • Make more money, save costs
  • Know when to call and know what to say
  • Scratch the surface of Draft beer

Curriculum Agenda

  • Overview of the class
  • Draft System Vocabulary
  • The Basics
    • Temperature
    • Parts that all systems have
    • Co2 and Gas
  • Kegerators and Short Draw
  • Walk-in Coolers/Box
  • Long Draw Systems
  • Glass and Pouring
  • Towers and Cleaning
  • Draft Line Cleaning
  • Technology
  • Troubleshooting
  • Other products and points