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DrinkiesWithMe

Lisa writes stories

Lisa Dotzauer

– Drinks Writer & Judge – Pommelier & Beer Sommelier

I am an independent drinks communicator and judge, who writes stories about wine, cider, beer and spirits from a consumer perspective for #DrinkiesWithTheChimp

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Beer Stories

Craft Beer Wisdom, Cask Ales, Seasonal Stouts, Pubs and IBU’s

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Cider Stories

Naked Apples, Effervescence, Schobbepetzer and a Pommelier

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Spirits Stories

Doctors, Distillers, Dutch Courage, and Juniper Spirituality

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Wine Stories

Bananas, Global Hype, Kouloura vs Kladeftiko, and Rusticity

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No and Low Stories

Hedonism, Modern Cider, Tradtional Ciderkin, and Rosado

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Drinks Stories

Glassware, Flavour Training, Black Velvet Daydreams and Apple Sauce

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Food Stories

Moldavian wine & Chocolate, Chocolate Spread and Italian wine

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Travel Stories

Vinyard Tours, French Wheat Beers, Cheese with Music and Mulled Wine

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Drinks Consultancy

with a consumer and commercial focus

  • archival, picture and heritage research
  • bespoke tastings & workshops
  • menu curation and food & drinks pairing
  • market & cultural insights
  • copywriting & content creation
  • report writing
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Drinks Judging & Panel Discussions

with a focus on diverse beverages including beer, cider, wine, spirits and alcohol-free options

  • panel discussions
  • sensory analysis
  • off flavours & faults
  • styles guidelines

Drinks Education & Conversation

through a story telling approach

  • structured training, talks & workshops
  • style guidelines & identification
  • fault recognition & sensory analysis
  • stories behind the drinks
  • cultural and social significances
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