- Took the second ever Advanced Cicerone® exam the program gave and am one of the first 20 ACs to pass. Ten years later there are still only ~180.
- Created the world's first prep material for the CBS and Certified Cicerone® exams in 2014, and the world's first prep program for the Advanced Cicerone® exam in 2023.
- 99% first-take exam pass rate for Beer Scholar students.
- Founded a beer-focused bar in San Francisco that also featured a top-level cocktail program.
- Published author and content creator with over 14,000 followers (and growing) across various social media channels.
- National BJCP beer judge; have judged many prestigious beer competitions, including the Great American Beer Festival.
- Have conducted 400+ in-person and online beer classes, style tastings, pairing dinners, and other beer events over a decade of beer education work.
- Insatiable traveler who has experienced beer in 17 countries.
- Founder of the San Francisco Homebrewers Guild.
- Former contributing beer writer for Serious Eats and SF Weekly.
- Award-winning homebrewer.
- Former consultant: upgraded beer programs, trained staff, and helped with marketing strategy for several Bay Area restaurants and breweries.
- Member of the NY State Bar Association.
I'm all about raising the level of knowledge in the industry, never with any gatekeeping or snobbery. I'm about inclusivity, having fun, and building community. If you have any questions for me, join the free Beer Scholar community and ask away, or email me at chris@thebeerscholar.com.
Cheers,
Chris
