I created this blog to serve a few purposes: to comment on beer and beer-related subjects. You, the reader (hey, buddy), should expect weekly updates on various subjects such as beer tasting notes, suggestions on beer and food pairings, beer event experiences (i.e. restaurant tastings), commentary on beer-related news items, and extreme ranting. I'm kidding about the ranting (NO I'M NOT!) You can also expect that I will try to not take myself too serious.
Need to know a little about me? My name is Aaron. I am currently 23 years old and will probably stay that way for three months until I turn 24. I love beer and will probably stay that way forever. Some might call it an obsession. After developing this ever-increasing passion for beer over the past few years, I completed the Cicerone Certification Program in early June of 2009. What is that, you ask? Settle down and I'll tell you.
This time last year, I first learned about the Cicerone Certification Program. Industry veteran Ray Daniels created the Cicerone Certification Program to independently assess and certify the knowledge and tasting abilities of industry professionals. This certification is the equivalent industry credential to that of a Sommelier in the wine world. Because the term Sommelier is defined specifically as, "a trained and knowledgeable wine professional", the label "Beer Sommelier" is essentially an oxymoron. So, Ray chose the word Cicerone (not an oxymoron) to designate individuals with proven expertise in selecting, acquiring, and serving today's wide range of beers. I am proud to say that I am a Certified Cicerone (it's trademarked, don't steal it). To read more about the program and the meaning behind the word Cicerone, please visit www.Cicerone.org.
I hope that this blog will help educate those individuals wanting to learn more about beer, reinforce the interest in those who appreciate beer, and inspire those foreign to the deliciously diverse world of beer. Oh, and give you something to read when you are bored and have exhausted every other form of entertainment.
If you've read this far, then I can only thank you.
Until next time, me drink beer.
This time last year, I first learned about the Cicerone Certification Program. Industry veteran Ray Daniels created the Cicerone Certification Program to independently assess and certify the knowledge and tasting abilities of industry professionals. This certification is the equivalent industry credential to that of a Sommelier in the wine world. Because the term Sommelier is defined specifically as, "a trained and knowledgeable wine professional", the label "Beer Sommelier" is essentially an oxymoron. So, Ray chose the word Cicerone (not an oxymoron) to designate individuals with proven expertise in selecting, acquiring, and serving today's wide range of beers. I am proud to say that I am a Certified Cicerone (it's trademarked, don't steal it). To read more about the program and the meaning behind the word Cicerone, please visit www.Cicerone.org.
I hope that this blog will help educate those individuals wanting to learn more about beer, reinforce the interest in those who appreciate beer, and inspire those foreign to the deliciously diverse world of beer. Oh, and give you something to read when you are bored and have exhausted every other form of entertainment.
If you've read this far, then I can only thank you.
Until next time, me drink beer.
