Our Expert Hosts: Virtual Beer Tasting
Andrew B
Andrew is a guy who truly follows his passions. Leaving his corporate day job he dedicated himself to what he loves most— drinking beers and riding bikes. While this sounds almost comical on the surface, Andrew has since become an advanced cicerone and has brought thousands together through his biking routes throughout Seatle. Diving head first into the beer world he learned the intricacies of local and well renowned breweries all while constructing a community of riders between them. In Andrew’s virtu...
Host Fee: $575
Andrew H
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Andrew, a Dublin native, was raised in the village of Kilternan on the Dublin/Wicklow border. He recalls growing up in Ireland in those days when there were only two distilleries on the island in addition to just a handful of brands. After graduating from culinary school in Dublin his journey took him around the world working in and around the wine industry in five countries over three decades. He has worked in every facet of the wine industry including Production (in California and New Zealand,) Logis...
Host Fee: $425
David
Being an advanced cicerone and award-winning professional beer writer and educator might sound intimidating, but that is anything from the case with David. He uses his extensive industry knowledge to describe and teach about beer in a fun and approachable style. Whether participants want to learn the basics or geek out on rare hop strains, he knows how to adapt to the crowd so that no one is left out. While we know you’re going to learn something from David, his main goal in all of his virtual experien...
Host Fee: $425
David G
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Wine Blogger, Certified Sommelier, and former Somm at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. David leads fun and informative virtual tasting experiences.
Host Fee: $325
Elissa
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Leaving her desk job behind Elissa has quickly become one of the fasting growing bar personalities in the business. In 2022 she was featured in Imbibe magazine, was top 10 at the Liquor 43 competition, and a semi-finalist in the Jack Daniels whiskey sour competition. In the past seven years, she has bartended in 5 different states working anywhere from local pubs to award-winning craft cocktail bars. In Phoenix, AZ, Elissa consults for local bar programs, hosts mixology classes for fortune 500 companie...
Host Fee: $375
Ethan
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Ethan is a beverage expert who has written about beer, wine, and spirits for such publications as Food & Wine, Thrillist, Wine Enthusiast, Esquire, Vanity Fair, Men’s Journal, Playboy, Saveur, and Travel + Leisure. He has taught classes at New York City's Astor Center, Brooklyn Kitchen, and NYC Wine Company, and has hosted private events for brands that include The Glenrothes, High West Distillery, Anheuser-Busch, and Pabst. He has also spoken at trade and consumer events around the world such as T...
Host Fee: $575
Ezekiel
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Ezekiel has worked in a wide breadth of roles in the wine industry since 2008, with most of that time spent in hospitality. It is not only the discovery factor or sensory experience that Zeke enjoys about wine, but he also views it as a MacGuffin for fellowship, interesting conversation, and human connection. He has successfully completed his WSET 3 and is certified as a Napa Valley Wine Expert by the Napa Valley Wine Academy. He currently works for a boutique winery in Napa Valley and co-owns a micro ...
Host Fee: $425
Jessica
What would you do if you came into some home brewing equipment in your early 20s? For Jessica, this is what kickstarted her career within the industry. Led by a love for drinking and making tasty beer she parlayed her passion into eventually becoming the first commercial female brewer in San Francisco. Through dedicated study and lots of hands-on experience, Jessica has been making waves with her tasty and sustainable brewing practices. Jessica’s virtual beer tastings mix her knowledge and passion for ...
Host Fee: $325
Mike
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Mike was born and raised in beautiful Napa Valley, where he cultivated his passion for food and wine. His extensive beverage experience of over 20 years began as a wine educator and symposium speaker for the Napa Valley Wine Train, which then elevated to sommelier for Cole's Chop House. In 2017, Mike switched his focus from wines to spirits and immediately fell in love with the ability to create custom cocktail experiences for his guests. This creativity earned him a second-place award in 2021 for Napa...
Host Fee: $375