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Dispense Institute Advanced Training Course

The Micro Matic Dispense Institute training centers are dedicated to improving draft beer quality through education.

You will gain the knowledge to make a difference by applying new skills and technology to draft beer dispense systems.

Take the opportunity to expand the draft dispensing skills of your team. Hear insights from our field trained instructors,

and leverage their experience as your staff gains the essential skills and knowledge needed to install and

service draft beer systems.

The three day Advanced Training course is taught at each of our U.S facilities (CA, FL, IL, and PA). Make a reservation today to be part of the course attended by over 2,500 excited personnel from breweries, wholesalers,

and draft service companies.

Micro Matic also pleased to offer our new Dispense Institute On-Site Training Workshops in which we bring a team, featuring one of our
field trained instructors, to your location and conduct as interactive presentation!

And newly made available, our Dispense Institute On-Line (Technical Reference) Edition. This technical reference is an interactive guide to the fundamentals of draft beer dispensing.

Advanced Class Program Agenda

3-Day Course Features:

Field Trained Instructors
Innovative Installation Techniques
Hands-On Lab Instruction
World Class Training Manual
Certified Results

Course Topics

Keg Package
Temperature and Storage
Dispense Equipment Components
System Balancing
Using Mixed Gas (Nitrogen / CO2)
Dispense Systems Designs & Applications
- Direct Draw System
- Air Cooled System
- Glycol Cooled System
Hands-On Installation Techniques & Practices
Troubleshooting
Quality Assurance
- Glassware
- Line Cleaning

2009	CA	IL	PA	FL
January		20-22	27-29
February	24-26			10-12
March		3-5	24-26
April	28-30			14-16
May		12-14	5-7
June	16-18			2-4
July		7-9	21-23
August	18-20			4-6
September		1-3	15-17
October	20-22			6-8
November		10-12	17-19
December	8-10			1-3

2010	CA	IL	PA	FL
January		5-7	19-21
February	9-11			23-25
March		2-4	23-25
April	6-8			20-22
May		4-6	11-13
June	8-10			22-24
July		13-15	27-29
August	10-12			24-26
September		14-16	21-23
October	5-7			19-21
November	30-	2-4	9-11
December	1-2			7-9

Course Instructors

Tom Geordt

Tom Geordt, AKA Tech Tom, has been working with draught beer equipment and installations for 19 years. He has designed thousands of beer systems both in the U.S. 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.

Scott Zuhse

Scott 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.

Joe Linquist

Joe Linquist, AKA the 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.

David Green

David Green joined Micro Matic in 2001 as an Area Sales Representative responsible for six Midwest states. Dave 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.

Registration Information

How do I sign up?
Call toll free: 1-866-327-4159 and speak with your sales representative, or email us at:
DispenseInstitute@Micro-Matic.com

When are classes?
Classes are offered quarterly at each of our four regional distribution facilities. Customized Workshops are also available upon request.

Is there a fee?
$395.00 per person includes: World-Class Training Manual, Classroom Materials, and Hands on experience with draft beer systems as well as lunches each training day, and one group dinner after the second training day.

What about accommodations?
Hotel suggestions will be provided.

What should I wear?
Dress casual - you will be working as you are learning!

Locations

West
19791 Bahama Street
Northridge, CA 91324

Central
10726 North Second Street
Machesney Park, IL 61115

Southeast
2364 Turbine Court
Brooksville, FL 34604

Northeast
4601 Saucon Creek Road
Center Valley, PA 18034