Chief Beer Officer

[Doc]

I missed this when it came out end of last year.
Full details here

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From the Barstool to the Boardroom, Four Points by Sheraton Launches Search for Chief Beer Officer
Four Points' Newest Executive to Help Cultivate, Curate and Promote New Best Brews(SM) Program

WHITE PLAINS, NY- November 15, 2006 – Who says drinking beer won't get you anywhere? For those passionate for pilsners or crazy for crafts, your favorite pastime could earn you a fancy new title and a seat at the Board Room Table. In celebration of the simple pleasure of a perfectly poured glass of beer and the launch of its Best Brews program, Four Points by Sheraton hotels today officially kicked-off its Chief Beer Officer (CBO) executive search and began making room in the executive suite for its newest chief.

 

[Doc]

Got a reply from our CTO. Not a rejection of a CBO, but he liked the idea of a beer committee
Waiting on a reply from the Global CSO

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[Doc]

The position has been filled.
From here

Finally after drawing out their worldwide search for Chief Beer Officer for nearly six months, Sheraton's Four Points Hotels have announced that a lucky 27-year-old from Arizona will step into this unique position as part of the hotels' New Best Brews Program.

Scott Kerkmans already rang the bell today on the NYSE, just the first step in his position which will take him across the world, cultivating and promoting the Best Brews at brewery tours, beer festivals and of course, good old-fashioned bars.

So what makes Kerkmans so qualified for this job? This:

Since the night his brother gave him a home brewing kit, Kerkmans has been extremely passionate about everything beer, from its production and pairings to sampling stouts and sharing his rich knowledge. ...

And this:

Kerkmans has dedicated both his professional and personal life to beer. This 27-year old Phoenix resident and former Head Brewer / Brewery Manager spent the past year starting and growing DRAFT, a national lifestyle magazine focused on beer and beer culture, in which he reviews this glorious libation on a weekly basis. He is also a certified beer judge who spends much of his free time seeking out new brews.

In the end, Kerkmans received 12,759 votes from people who thought he was the perfect fit. So now he will be off to visit each Four Points hotel around the world and oversee the Best Brews programs at each property. Beer lovers who didn't get the job can still pull up to a Four Points and select from nearly 300 brews in bottles and on a tap and dream about what coulda been.

 

[haro]

hmmm getting pissed for a living i want that job.. I have a lot of envy for this guy

 

[winkle]

Beer lovers who didn't get the job can still pull up to a Four Points and select from nearly 300 brews in bottles and on a tap and dream about what coulda been.

We could really use a couple of these hotels around here. Unless its 300 different industrial lagers

 

[glennheinzel]

A quick google search has uncovered that there is one at Darling Harbour, although I've never heard anyone mention its beer selection.

www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1305

I do work at Darling Harbour so I would offer to check it out, however I am in England for a few more weeks (heading to Belgium this weekend).