A beer sommelier, also known as a cicerone in the United States,[1][2][3] is a trained professional, working in the hospitality and alcoholic beverage industry, who specializes in the service and knowledge of beer, similar to a traditional wine sommelier. The knowledge required for certification includes an understanding of styles, brewing, ingredients, history of beer and brewing, glassware, beer service, draught systems, beer tasting, and food pairings.[4] The profession is relatively new but growing.[5]
- ^ Mack, Zach. "Certified Beer Nerd: What It Takes to Be a Cicerone". Thrillist. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ Perez, Narda (2 March 2020). "Granbury-based Revolver Brewing opens new 'experimental' brewery at Texas Live! in Arlington". Dallas News. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ "What To Call Your Local Beer Expert". merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
The certification term is trademarked and therefore supposed to be capitalized and marked with a circled "R," but not everyone has gotten the memo, and there is ample evidence of generic use in print:
- ^ Stanley, John (26 April 2011). "Cicerones tapped for beer-food pairing tips". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ LaVilla, Joseph (2009). The Wine, Beer, and Spirits Handbook: A Guide to Styles and Service. John Wiley. p. 395. ISBN 978-0-470-13884-7.