Lauren Richard

Advanced Cicerone®


Beer Education, Beer & Food Pairing, Beer Judging,
Staff Training, Menu Curation, Festival Activations,
Guided Tastings, Media Talks, Draught Consultation,
Quality Control… and More

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Do you know what you’re drinking?

As a bartender with a love for cooking, ingredients, and fermentation, beer has always fascinated me. I noticed an oversight in the industry and a lack of knowledge about what people were drinking, from the customer to the bar hand. This sparked an endless curiosity for beer education.

I've been part of Toronto’s beer scene since 21, growing up along side it, and witnessing its growth from 30 to nearly 400 breweries in the province of Ontario. Over a decade later, my travels across the continent have enriched my knowledge, and I'm eager to share it with you.

NEWS

March 18th, 2024

Lauren Richard has been named one of three Head Judges at the 2024 Canada Beer Cup.

Leading the charge as Canada Beer Cup’s first female Head Judge is Lauren Richard. Lauren is an Advanced Cicerone, sensory expert, and experienced beer judge.

“I am proud to be recognized at this caliber by Canada’s most prestigious national beer competition and look forward to applying the knowledge I’ve amassed in this setting,” says Lauren.