Shaun O'Sullivan
Jueces

Shaun O’Sullivan

California, Estados Unidos

¿Cómo entró en la industria cervecera? ¿Por qué le importa la cerveza?

After several career changes in my twenties—from being a photographer for a local Los Angeles weekly covering music and politics, to working as a CNN assignment desk editor, and then as a legal clerk at a high-powered corporate law firm—I found my passion in homebrewing, with the goal of one day opening my own brewpub. Discovering my destiny and community within craft beer has been incredible, and I still can't believe I get paid to do this.

¿Por qué participa como juez en la Copa Mundial de la Cerveza? ¿Qué significa para usted ser jurado en la Copa Mundial de la Cerveza?

I often tell aspiring beer judges that becoming a judge at the World Beer Cup can make you a better brewer and person. The experience involves interacting with fellow international beer judges, honing the skills of listening and being open to discussion. It's a humbling experience that requires judges to set aside their egos, as we all strive toward the common goal of recognizing the best beers.