Beer Expert Successfully Passes Beer Sommelier Assessment, Earning Prestigious Certification

London November 2025

The Guild of Beer Sommeliers is proud to announce that Daisy Turnell has successfully completed and passed the prestigious Beer Sommelier assessment. Daisy has demonstrated her skill in communicating a deep understanding of beer, brewing processes, and beer and food pairing, earning her well-deserved credential.

Daisy passed a rigorous exam designed to assess knowledge in a variety of subjects, including identifying beer styles, ingredients and brewing techniques, as well as recommending appropriate food pairings for the beers she was tested on. The certification serves as a testament to her commitment to the beer sector and her passion for beer education.

"We are delighted to congratulate Daisy for her hard work and dedication," said Alex Barlow, Chief Examiner for The Guild of Beer Sommeliers. "Passing the Beer Sommelier assessment is a significant achievement, and Daisy has proved herself to be a true beer connoisseur."

Daisy will now be inaugurated into the Guild of Beer Sommeliers, a community of over 200 qualified Beer Sommeliers.

Daisy said, “I’m so proud to work in the beer industry and becoming a qualified Beer Sommelier has been an important part of my journey to demonstrate knowledge and understanding, and to help other people learn and appreciate beer.”

The Guild of Beer Sommeliers offers a comprehensive training pathway for individuals looking to deepen their knowledge and skills in the world of beer. All applicants are required to complete mandatory qualifications prior to assessment, including the WSET Level 2 Award in Beer, a cellar and bar management course and the Guild of Beer Sommelier courses ‘Understanding Off Flavours’ and ‘Beer and Food Pairing’.

Applicants must demonstrate extensive knowledge of beer styles in the final assessment exam, and only those who excel are granted Beer Sommelier status.

The Beer Sommelier programme opens doors to many exciting opportunities within the brewing industry, beer education, and hospitality sectors. Newly certificated Beer Sommeliers are equipped with the knowledge to make a lasting impact in their professional beer journeys.

About The Guild of Beer Sommeliers: The Beer Sommelier programme, previously facilitated by the Beer and Cider Academy (BACA), was relaunched in October 2024.

The Guild of Beer Sommeliers was set up by an advisory group of industry experts and is supported by the British Beer and Pub Association, the Campaign for Real Ale, Wines and Spirits Education Trust, the Society of Independent Brewers and the Guild of British Beer Writers.

Facilitation and administration of the Guild is run by Cask Marque.

“The Guild has been set up to provide support, offer opportunities and enhance individuals’ professional development in the beer community,” said Paul Nunny, Director of Cask Marque. “We have invited all existing BACA accredited Beer Sommeliers to become a member of the Guild, and we encourage new and part qualified individuals to continue their journey to Beer Sommelier status. I congratulate our two newly accredited Sommeliers on their success.”

For more information about the Guild of Beer Sommeliers or to learn how to enrol on the Beer Sommelier programme visit www.beer-sommelier.org.uk or contact info@beer-sommelier.org.uk.

Photo 1: Daisy Turnell and Alex Barlow

Media Contact:

Paul Nunny

Director, Cask Marque

07768 614065

info@beer-sommelier.org.uk

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