SD-077 | Introduction to Wine, Beer and Spirits

This course is an introduction to the history, sources, and methods of wine, beer, and spirit production. The climatic and topographical impact of alcoholic beverage production will be explored. Beverage tasting, sensory analysis, product use, label interpretation, and techniques for sales and service are incorporated in all facets of alcoholic beverages. Students in this class have to be 21 or older by the first day of class. A valid acceptable form of legal proof of age must be presented on the first day of class.

Total Program Hours: 45 hours

Introduction to Wine, Beer, and Spirits


Required Textbook: The beverage manager’s guide to wines, beers, and spirits (ISBN: 978-0-13-465530-7)
This course runs for the Academic Calendar 2025 Fall 2, 09/24/2025 – 12/20/2025.
This class meets on Thursday, 5:15 PM – 9:15 PM, at Pitkin Education Center, Room 303.
Detailed course information will be posted on Canvas. 
For further course inquiries, please contact the professor, John Bandman, at [email protected].
For accommodations, call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.

Course: Introduction to Wine, Beer, and Spirits

Start Date End Date Fee
September 25th, 2025 December 18th, 2025 $475
Course Content
Introduction to Wine, Beer, and Spirits - SD-077 001
Start Date End Date Class Schedule Time Instructor Location Credits/CEU's
Sep 25th, 2025 Dec 18th, 2025 Thursday 5:15 PM - 9:15 PM TBD Paramus 4