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Understanding Riesling in Germany

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Distiller

A distiller is responsible for the production of spirits, such as whisky, gin, rum, brandy, vodka or tequila. Distilling involves turning raw ingredients – grain, fruit, molasses, botanicals – into drinks that can be enjoyed around the world.

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Brewer

The craft of brewing is steeped in centuries of tradition. This role encompasses everything from home brewing to overseeing enormous production facilities at global titans like AB InBev, Heineken and Molson Coors.

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Toji (Master Sake Brewer)

A Tōji is a master sake brewer. This deeply respected role blends art, science and intuition, while building upon centuries of Japanese tradition.

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Marketing

Marketing can be an ideal career for creative people that enjoy building brands and telling stories. You can work for wineries, distilleries, breweries, importers, distributors, retailers, PR agencies, events companies or tourism boards.

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Events

This dynamic role involves planning and overseeing events. You might work on consumer-facing events, such as wine festivals or beer festivals. Many events are trade focused, from portfolio tastings to major wine fairs. Additional events include masterclasses, brand launches, dinners, brand activations and press events, so it’s a diverse field.

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Beer Sommelier

A beer sommelier is a trained expert that specialises in beer styles, brewing methods and food pairings. The role is sometimes referred to as a Cicerone, particularly in the United States, or perhaps a beer specialist. It’s not as common as a wine sommelier, but the field is growing rapidly.

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Retail Store Worker

Thousands of passionate wine, beer, spirits and sake enthusiasts work in the drinks retailing industry. This vast sector covers independent wine merchants, craft beer stores, specialist spirits shops, large chains, cellar door retailers and much more. Many supermarkets also hire wine specialists, while online retailing continues to go from strength to strength.