Education
Nov 2017 Doemens Academy, Grafelfing, Munich, Germany
Beer Sommelier
Nov 2006 Siebel Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Master of Beer Style and Evaluation Program
Jun 2006 - Nov 2006 World Brewing Academy
Web based concise course in Brewing Technology
1991 – 1995 Tel Aviv University
B. A Political Science and Accountancy
Professional Experience
Owner of Beer-D Brewing Supply and Consultants
Supply brewing ingredients and equipment for craft and home brewer
Conducting homebrewing courses, off-flavor panels
Wholesalers in Israel for Weyermann malt, Fermentis yeasts and Speidel brewing systems
Beer tasting Experience
®Certified Cicerone
Doemens Beer Sommelier
Member of the expert jury in the European Beer Star since 2016 and World Beer Cup 2018
Instructor and developer of homebrew classes in Israel
Instructor in sensory and off-flavors sessions
Consulting in recipe formulation for Israeli breweries
Professional manager of the annually Israeli Samuel Adams Longshot, homebrew competition, since 2006, and Head judge in this Israeli national competition
Beer reporter for the Israeli Wine and Gourmet magazine since 2010, Sandedrink.co.il website since 2015, TimeOut Tel Aviv magazine since 2016, writing about Beer and food pairing, beer styles characteristics, beer evaluation, beer styles history
Home-brewer since 2002