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(l-r) Simon Jackson, executive director of the Institute of Brewing & Distilling; Rod Jones, Meantime Brewery Beer Sommelier and Beer Academy Beer Sommelier of the Year; BII chief executive Tim Hulme; picture: IBD
12 June 2015

The Beer Academy names new Beer Sommelier of the Year

The Beer Academy has awarded Rod Jones of Meantime Brewing Company its prestigious Beer Sommelier of the Year title. Rod, who began his career with Meantime as a brewer, now undertakes beer education for both colleagues and customers. He was accredited as a Beer Sommelier in 2013.

Rod was selected for the Beer Sommelier of the Year Award after a rigorous judging process, and was presented with the accolade at the BII Summer Event, held at the Honorary Artillery Company in London.

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