Appetite columnist, beer judge and Craft Beer Newcastle founder Daisy Turnell has been inaugurated into the Guild of Beer Sommeliers.
Daisy, who is also a director of Tipple Marketing, earned the accreditation having demonstrated her skill in communicating a deep understanding of beer, brewing processes, and beer and food pairing.
Daisy passed a rigorous exam designed to assess knowledge in a variety of subjects, including identifying beer styles, ingredients and brewing techniques, as well as recommending appropriate food pairings for the beers she was tested on.
“We are delighted to congratulate Daisy for her hard work and dedication,” said Alex Barlow, chief examiner for The Guild of Beer Sommeliers. “Passing the beer sommelier assessment is a significant achievement, and Daisy has proved herself to be a true beer connoisseur.”
Daisy will now be inaugurated into the Guild of Beer Sommeliers, a community of more than 200 qualified beer sommeliers.
“I’m so proud to work in the beer industry and becoming a qualified beer sommelier has been an important part of my journey to demonstrate knowledge and understanding, and to help other people learn and appreciate beer,” said Daisy.
The Guild of Beer Sommeliers offers a comprehensive training pathway for individuals looking to deepen their knowledge and skills in the world of beer. All applicants are required to complete mandatory qualifications prior to assessment, including the WSET Level 2 Award in Beer, a cellar and bar management course, and the Guild of Beer Sommelier courses Understanding Off Flavours and Beer and Food Pairing.
