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Guild Member Profile

David Nilsen

he/him
Freelancer beer writer and educator
  • Full member
  • I write and speak about beer full-time, along with other artisan foods and beverages.
  • usa
  • Multiple NAGBW award-winner
  • Advanced Cicerone
  • North American Guild of Beer Writers
  • I extensively cover the craft chocolate industry and can speak to both beer and chocolate pairing and the craft chocolate industry in general. I also cover the Ohio beer scene (I live near Dayton) and can provide information and quotes on breweries around the state.

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Pieces of work by David:

  • It's Okay That You're Not Okay: Dealing with Anxiety in Craft Beer

    An honest look at how some of craft beer’s favorite spaces and events can make things difficult with those who deal with anxiety.

  • In Defense of the Pastry Stout

    It is long past time to stop worrying and learn to love the pastry stout.

  • Cacao, Brewing, and the Price of Nostalgia—Toward a Better Future for Chocolate Beer

    Working with traceable cacao is about far more than flavor—it’s about creating a sustainable future for farmers and brewers.

  • Precious and Grace—Brouwerij Van Steenberge’s Tripel Van De Garre

    Hidden in an alley on a side street of Bruges, Belgium, in a small bar that is home to one of the most beloved Tripels in the world.