Wall Street Journal shines a light on Master Cicerone® program and Boston Beer brewer Shelley Smith

Company News | Feb, 27 2025 | 1 Minute Read

Our very own Smith is part of an "exclusive club"

One of only 28 Master Cicerones in the world, Boston Beer brewer Shelley Smith was included in a recent Wall Street Journal article about the highest certification among beer experts where she spoke about preparing for the exam.

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