Mirella Amato, Author at CraftBeer.com

Mirella Amato

Mirella Amato is a driving force within the beer industry, having carved out her place as a consultant and educator in the world of beer. As a craft beer and sensory evaluation specialist, international judge and Master Cicerone©, her mission is to help grow the industry by promoting a better understanding of beer and its many qualities through her company, Beerology©. Mirella is the author of the award-winning book: Beerology: Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy Beer…Even More.

Bissell Brothers Brewing Co | Portland, ME — Bissell Brothers Brewing Company in Portland, ME (Credit: DUSTIN HALL | THE BREWTOGRAPHY PROJECT)

Craft Beer Muses

It’s Time to Rethink How We Talk About Craft Beer Basics

By: Mirella Amato | April 7, 2020

Even though craft beer has grown in the last few decades, some of the information and techniques around it have not evolved. Author and Master Cicerone Mirella Amato believes that 2020 is the year to examine how the community talks about beer basics.

Craft Beer Muses

Beer Tasting Games to Train Your Palate

By: Mirella Amato | May 29, 2014

Many people worry that beer appreciation and beer tasting events are starting to give beer a snobbish vibe, but it doesn’t have to be that way. When having a pint with friends, why not put away those cell phones and stimulate everyone’s taste buds and brains with one of these fun games.