Ananas

Every subject you’d ever need behind the stick is covered, from the basics up to a super advanced level. I say FREAKING AWESOME!!!

Alissa Gabriel - Bar Manager Mjølner Sydney

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Spirits

Ananas basic

Learn the basics of the major spirit categories, their production, different styles and how to serve them. Perfect for new hospitality professionals, or those looking to brush up on the fundamentals.

10 lessons

18 videos

Wine

Ananas basic

This course focuses on the sometimes intimidating world of wine. Learn the key varietals & styles, old v new world, the basics of production and of cause how to serve in your venue.

10 lessons

7 videos

Beer

Ananas basic

For many venues, beer will be your #1 seller. This course teaches the key styles and flavour profiles, as well as how to pour and serve different kinds of beers.

8 lessons

6 videos

Cocktail Service

Ananas basic

Learn how to mix like a pro: Whether you work in a pub or neighbourhood bar, being able to mix a selection of classic cocktails is an important BUT fun skill to master.

12 lessons

41 videos

31 recipes

Bar Service

Ananas basic

This course teaches the skills required when working in licensed hospitality venues such as a bar, restaurant, hotel or club.

11 lessons

22 videos

Customer Service

Ananas basic

Kylie Javier-Ashton covers the 101 of hospitality and great service; from the philosophy of being the perfect host to preparing your venue and how to handle guests.

10 lessons

8 videos

Beer

Ananas intermediate

Explore how to identify and describe flavour characteristics as we ride through the exciting world of beer. Dig deeper into how beer is made and look at the key brewing regions around the world.

8 lessons

8 videos

North American Whiskey

Ananas intermediate

Focused on bourbon but also delves into important styles such as rye, corn and wheat whiskies. Learn about production, history and must-know cocktails.

9 lessons

6 videos

4 recipes

Whisky: Malt & Blends

Ananas intermediate

Learn all about whisky. This course focuses on scotch whiskies but also covers other key whisky-making regions such as Ireland, Japan and Australia.

16 lessons

13 videos

4 recipes

Rum

Ananas intermediate

Rum, one of the world's most versatile and diverse spirits. Learn all you need to know about production, history, styles & key characteristics and how to serve rum in a variety of fun cocktails.

7 lessons

6 videos

3 recipes

Vodka

Ananas intermediate

The world's largest spirit category. Despite its amazing popularity, vodka remains misunderstood by many. We dispel the myths and help you understand this important category better.

8 lessons

5 videos

3 recipes

Sparkling Wine

Ananas intermediate

Taste the stars in this course on sparkling wine. A focus on the history, production and serving of champagne as well as prosecco and cava and other variants.

10 lessons

6 videos

2 recipes

Cocktails

Ananas intermediate

The origins of cocktail culture and the seven 'Cocktail Generations'. Recipes and 'How-to' videos for over 50 key classic and well-known contemporary cocktails.

53 lessons

55 videos

52 recipes

Gin

Ananas intermediate

Gin is in a huge surge around the world. A cornerstone of classic and modern cocktail culture. Learn the history, production, styles and must know drinks for this popular category.

8 lessons

8 videos

3 recipes

Tequila & Mezcal

Ananas intermediate

Learn there’s more to agave spirits than salt, lime and a ‘worm’ as Global Mezcal Ambassador Phil Bayly curates the history of mezcal and tequila.

7 lessons

10 videos

3 recipes

Wine: Whites, Reds & Rosé

Ananas intermediate

Join sommelier Ben Moechtar to discover the main grape varietals and well-known blends, learn the service of wine including how to identify and deal with faulty wines.

12 lessons

12 videos