Cask Marque has had their grant application to create a Beer Sommelier programme and Guild approved by the Brewers Research and Education Fund. (BREF)
These monies will be used by the Guild for:
- Legal compliance – trademarks etc
- Website build and design
- Create two new courses as part of the Beer Sommelier qualification
- Beer and food matching
- How to judge beer and understanding off-favours
- Design and print branded assets
- PR and marketing
- Project management
Paul Nunny, Founder of Cask Marque said “This is a significant investment by the BREF in the Beer Sommelier programme and it will give the Guild a kick start to deliver their mission of engaging individuals to learn about beer, take the Beer Sommelier assessment and promote Guild members as beer educators.”
To find out more about the Beer Sommelier programme do visit the website on
or speak the Paul Nunny at Cask Marque
07768 614065
Editor notes
- The Beer Sommelier programme was originally launched by the Beer and Cider Academy (BACA) in 2011. To date there are over 200 fully qualified BACA Sommeliers globally.
- Cask Marque has acquired ownership of the Guild of Beer Sommeliers title and will administer the day to day running of the accreditation programme and the Guild.
- BACA accredited Beer Sommeliers will automatically gain membership to the newly formed Guild of Beer Sommeliers.
- Part qualified BACA applicants will be individually advised how to progress to full accreditation by filling out the enquiry form on www.beer-sommelier.org.uk
- New applicants are encouraged to fill out the enquiry form on the Guild of Beer Sommeliers website and instructions and guidance will be provided.
Media Contact: Paul Nunny, Paul@cask-marque.co.uk
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