Michael Agnew

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Education: Webster University

Expertise: Certified Cicerone

Michael is Minnesota’s first Certified Cicerone, as well as a National Beer Judge and an award-winning brewer.
He is the lead educator and owner of A Perfect Pint, where he conducts beer education programs and guided tastings for private parties and corporate events.
Michael writes a monthly beer column for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and contributes features on beer and food to Serious Eats and The Growler.

Experience

Beer expert Michael Agnew is Minnesota’s first Certified Cicerone, as well as a National Beer Judge, and an award-winning brewer. He is the lead educator and owner of A Perfect Pint, where he conducts beer education programs and guided tastings for private parties and corporate events. He writes a monthly beer column for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and contributes features on beer and food to Serious Eats and The Growler. Beyond his passion for beer, Michael is active in local theatre, serving as artistic director for Groundswell Community Performance since 2006.

About Serious Eats

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