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Since 2010, I have been preparing and hosting the Ontario Brewer Podcast series for the Ontario Craft Brewers Association. These podcast feature interviews with Ontario brewers on a range of different topics.Beer News & Updates
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New Horizons
Posted October 23, 2023 | 10:20 pm, by Mirella
Now that the official announcement has been made, I feel it’s a good time to share an update with regards to my new role as I’m working full-time again. I am now with WSET as Senior Development Manager – Beer. For those who aren’t familiar with WSET, it is a global non-profit drinks education company. The company is probably best-known for its wine diploma, but also offers a portfolio of awards in spirits, sake and, very soon: beer! I started […]
Beer & Food Pairing Badge
Posted March 19, 2022 | 7:33 pm, by Mirella
I am very excited to announce that my online beer & food pairing course, Mastering Beer & Food Pairing brought to you by Beerology® is now a verified and validated micro credential! It’s a great way to demonstrate that you have mastered the skill of pairing beer with food. The course can be completed anytime, from anywhere and with any beer. If you’d like to start your beer and food pairing journey and earn the beer and food pairing […]
Learn How to Master Pairing Beer with Food!
Posted January 20, 2022 | 11:00 am, by Mirella
I’m excited to announce the launch of my new online beer and food pairing course. Designed for industry professionals, Mastering Beer & Food Pairing brought to you by Beerology® is an easy to follow, step-by-step guide that will show you how to master pairing beer with food. I’ve been honing the content and structure of this course for years because I wanted to make sure it was both practical and thorough, and I’m so happy to finally share the result. This […]
2016 Holiday Beer Cocktails
Posted December 21, 2016 | 12:05 am, by Mirella
It has become a Beerology tradition to share a beer cocktail recipe for the holidays. This year, I had the opportunity to learn from a range of mixologists and participate in Tales of the Cocktail which has greatly improved my beer cocktail skills. Have a taste and see what you think! Frutta Cake Ingredients: 15ml (1/2oz) Strega liqueur 7ml (1/4oz) Hennesy VS Cognac 15ml (1/2oz) POM Pomegranate Juice 30ml (1oz) Porter (I used Clifford Porter) Garnish: Orange peel Preparation Chill a small, stemmed glass Combine all ingredients […]
New Horizons
Posted June 2, 2015 | 2:00 pm, by Mirella
I’m delighted to announce that I’ve accepted the position of Director of Beer Knowledge and Appreciation with the new global division of Anheuser-Busch InBev that will focus on craft beer and specialties. I look forward to the opportunities that this job presents; it will allow me to share my passion for craft beer and promote beer appreciation on a broader scale. As I transition into this position, I will still be maintaining Beerology; offering public beer tasting workshops and dinners […]
Torontoist (online)
Posted May 31, 2015 | 11:31 pm, by Mirella
For as long as I’ve known beer educator, Master Cicerone (beer’s answer to wine’s Sommelier), and author Mirella Amato, I’ve always equated her artistic sensibility with that of a student at, say, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. A person clearly devoted to the serious study of…
Pairing beer with food in 2 easy steps
Posted May 6, 2015 | 1:15 pm, by Mirella
Pairing beer with food is fun! Although consistently assembling spectacular pairings takes study, practice and experience, it’s relatively easy to put together a pairing that works. For those who are interested in an in-depth breakdown of how to pair beer with food, my book includes a 10-page chapter that details the various interactions to expect, depending on the taste and flavours present in either the food or the beer at hand. It also offers tips on how to plan your own beer dinner […]
SommBeer (online)
Posted March 25, 2015 | 11:45 pm, by Mirella
…The food pairing section is where this book truly excels. I knew going in that Beerology has drawn comparisons to Randy Mosher’s Tasting Beer so I read one after the other…both authors approach pairing differently…but it is Beerology that truly made me feel confident in my ability to pair….
quench (online)
Posted March 20, 2015 | 11:50 pm, by Mirella
…Her narrative is smooth, fluid like a great conversation with a close friend; she makes beer approachable for newbies and reminds veterans why they got involved in beer in the first place. Beer lovers of all stages in their education can geek out over her handy charts, found at the back of the book…
The Urbanite (online)
Posted February 15, 2015 | 11:48 pm, by Mirella
Taking a cue from our Ask a Brewer column, where local brewers provide readers with an insightful and informative lens into the brewing industry, we’ve decided to talk to Canada’s only Master Cicerone, Mirella Amato…