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KEEP YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE TRAINING FOR THE DRAFT PROFESSIONAL
KEEP YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGETRAINING FOR THE DRAFT PROFESSIONAL
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION HANDS-ON TECHNICAL TRAINING CONFIDENT RESULTS
TRAINING FOR THE DRAFT PROFESSIONALAs a major supplier of keg dispensing equipment in over 120 countries
worldwide, Micro Matic is committed to the delivery of quality draft
beer. This commitment has led to the development of the Micro Matic
Dispense Institute Learning and Training Center to improve draft beer
knowledge and technical skills.
The Dispense Institute is a blend of theory and practice – a true hands-on experience within a
team environment. We put the tools in your hands and let you solve the problem! Utilizing our
understanding of industry best practices and emerging technologies, we are able to design and
implement training courses that enable you to become more competitive in the marketplace.
By aligning proven technologies with best practices, we help reduce
costs and increase profits to achieve your operational goals; and with
participants from all over the world, you get a global view of the draft
beer market and the experience of others.
HANDS-ON TRAINING ENVIRONMENT
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Micro Matic Dispense Institute really opened the door to info. David was top notch in the teaching/training! I will take all the info into the field and give better and greater customer service from here on out. I have a handful of accounts that I will be visiting ASAP to pass on some great and easy ideas to maintain and pour that perfect pour!Carey Emerson Wisconsin Distributing
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”I came to the Dispense Institute not knowing anything of draft beer and how it works. Now I have the knowledge to install long draw systems, clean lines properly and that temperature and pressure are the main problems in trouble calls. Joe has taught us many ways the beer can be balanced in a long draw system with target pressure. I love the hands-on training. I will walk out of here with a great mindset of how to work with draft beer. Angel Concepcion Peace River Distributing
Very helpful. Scott was very knowledgeable and informative. The class was all encompassing and I feel that I am prepared to fix/service/install draft beer going forward. I would recommend this for all Sales Managers or anyone involved in beer sales.Matt SchulmanUnion Beer
Extremely informative course. I’ve been in the business for 18 years and I was impressed by the amount of useful/practical information gained.David Doble Tampa Bay Brewing
This was awesome. Joe was great, the content was excellent and the lab portion was priceless. Keep it up and let’s make beer taste better together!Steve Schwartz Divinity Beer Systems
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Workshop was incredibly helpful. Technical enough without being overwhelming, very insightful and I plan on using the information learned in the brewery, restaurants and bars that I work in.Devin Vogel Shawneecraft Brewing
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CONFIDENT RESULTS
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The Dispense Institute offers a variety of training courses – from advanced technical classes to
entry-level indoctrination. We offer on-site training customized to the audience or operational
need. Whether it is "draft beer technology for beginners" or training bartenders on "basic
dispensing techniques," we put the tools in your hands and teach you how to apply them.
3-DAY ADVANCED COURSEON-SITE FACILITY WORKSHOPS ONLINE RESOURCES, WHITE PAPERS & VIDEOS
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2016 Advanced Course Dates JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
NORTHEAST 12-14 9-11 15-17 12-14 17-19 12-14 9-11 20-22 18-20 15-17
SOUTHEAST 26-28 1-3 26-28 14-16 26-28 23-25 4-6 1-3 6-8
CENTRAL 5-7 2-4 8-10 5-7 10-12 21-23 2-4 13-15 11-13 8-10 13-15
WEST 19-21 23-25 29-31 19-21 7-9 19-21 16-18 27-29 25-27 29-DEC 1
Make Your Reservation Today!
REGISTER TOLL-FREE 1-866-327-4159
Course Features:
• Innovative Installation Techniques
• Hands-On Classroom Training
• World-Class Training Manual
• Certified Results
• SMART® Board Presentation Screens
Course Topics:
• Expanded Workshop Information
• Dispense Systems Designs - Direct Draw Systems - Glycol Cooled Systems - Air Cooled Systems
• Line Cleaning
3-Day Course:
• Includes Training Manual, Supplies and Meals
• Tuition: $595.00
ADVANCED COURSE TRAINING Keep Your Competitive Edge with 3 Days of Hands-on Training
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We have four regional training centers devoted to educating your staff on the fundamentals of maintaining
draft beer quality from keg to glass. The curriculum includes latest technologies to optimize system
performance and maximize profits. Over 2,500 certified draft personnel from breweries, wholesalers, and
draft equipment service and installation companies have attended the Advanced Course.
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Workshop I
Learning the Basics Duration: 2 hours • Keg Package • Temperature and Storage • Dispense System Components - Keg Coupler - Regulator - Faucet • Dispense Systems • Troubleshooting
Workshop II
Special Events Duration: 3 hours • Basic Workshop • Special Events - Temporary Dispensing with Trailer or Jockey Box Systems - Party Pumps
Workshop III
Special Events & Line Cleaning Duration: 4 hours • Basic Workshop • Special Events - Temporary Dispensing with Trailer or Jockey Box Systems - Party Pumps • Line Cleaning
2We Come to You (minimum attendance required)
ON-SITE FACILITY TRAINING
Introduced for breweries, wholesalers, and draft service companies. We bring a team, featuring one of our field trained instructors, to your location and conduct an interactive presentation! Micro Matic began offering on-site workshops in early 2006. Since that time thousands of excited personnel from breweries, wholesalers, and draft service companies have benefited from this free educational service.
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324/7 Access at www.micromatic.comONLINE TRAINING
Access articles, participate in the Beer Forum, read our beer news blog or join our social network to learn (in real-time) how to solve a problem and benefit from the many insights provided. Training and education on the web is essential to the process of improving draft beer knowledge and learning technical skills to optimize quality and profits. Our online articles focus on best practices and provide the tools necessary to assess and audit operational needs.
• TOPICS – GENERAL DRAFT BEER DISPENSE• SYSTEMS – DIRECT DRAW, AIR COOLED, & GLYCOL BATH• COMPONENTS – EXPLORE IN DETAIL
CATEGORIES
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WEST19791 Bahama StreetNorthridge, CA 91324
(818) 701-9765(818) 701-9844 (Fax)
CENTRAL10726 North Second StreetMachesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 968-7557(815) 968-0363 (Fax)
SOUTHEAST2364 Simon Court
Brooksville, FL 34604(352) 799-6331
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NORTHEAST4601 Saucon Creek
Center Valley, PA 18034(610) 625-4464
(610) 625-4466 (Fax)
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TOM GEORDTTom Geordt, AKA Tech Tom, has been working with draught beer equipment and installations for over 20 years. He has designed thousands of beer systems both in the US and around the world. Tom has traveled throughout North America educating draught beer service people, restaurant and bar owners, and installers of draught beer equipment about the advantages and profitability of dispensing draught beer correctly. He is currently the Technical Director for Micro Matic.
DAVID GREENDavid Green has been a trainer for 6 of his 11 years with Micro Matic and Area Sales Representative responsible for six Midwest states. David joined the Training Group in 2006 as a course instructor, facilitating both three day Dispense Institute programs and on-site training. During his tenure as a Micro Matic Area Sales Representative Dave consulted with wholesalers, retailers and system installers with a simple goal of accomplishing a perfect glass of beer.
JOE LINQUISTJoe Linquist, AKA Micro Matic Knowledge Architect, is an expert in draft beer business development with more than 25 years of experience in the beer business. He is a professional educator with a rich blend of technical and business skills, a passionate, creative individual, who takes pride in engaging others and achieving
goals by doing things differently.
SCOTT ZUHSEScott Zuhse joined Micro Matic in 2002 after a career of 18 years at the Coors Brewing Company where he held numerous positions within the Sales and Organizational Development departments. During this time, Scott worked 10 years in the Coors National Draught Sales and Service as Training / Research and Development Specialist conducting the basic and advanced draught training certification workshops. Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and his passion for
draught beer quality into the classroom.
DISPENSE INSTITUTE INSTRUCTORSWith decades of experience, our team of trained, certified professionals have the skills needed to deliver expertise and knowledge of best practices in system designs and enhancements.
Over the last 10 years Micro Matic Dispense Institute instructors have successfully trained and certified over 30,000 draft beer technicians, on-premise operators and service support staff.
