Introducing Beer Bigwig

Craft Beer Consulting

A knowledgeable and respected beer enthusiast, homebrewer, judge, educator & consultant who can help you make better decisions about beer. Whether you’re an investor, an owner, a brewer, a server or a drinker, the Beer Bigwig can help.

Beer Bigwig Services

Advice

Combining his extensive craft beer knowledge with over 20 years experience as a management consultant, Martin is ideally-positioned to provide business-savvy advice to companies both small & large within the beer sector.

Consultancy

Whether you’re a bar or restaurant wanting a beer list curated & maintained, or planning an event like a food & beer matching dinner or a beer festival,
Martin can bring his expertise to bear in a one-off or ongoing engagement.

Tastings

People love to drink craft beer, and they get even more enjoyment out of it if they learn something at the same time. Martin runs small-group tastings which educate people in a fun & approachable way while they enjoy a few beers. This is great for corporate entertainment or for tour groups (e.g. from cruise ships).

Training

Knowledgeable bar staff are a vital part of a successful bar business. Having worked behind numerous bars, Martin knows what it’s like and can put together a training programme for your bar.

Judging & Analysis

As one of a small number of Beer Judge Certification Programme (BJCP) Certified judges in New Zealand and veteran of judging many homebrewing competitions, Martin has the palate and experience to provide accurate & valuable feedback on your beers.

Speaking Engagements

If there’s one thing Martin likes doing more than drinking great beer, it’s talking about it! He is an engaging & easygoing speaker on a wide range of beer-related subjects and would love to be a speaker or Master of Ceremonies at your event.

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