Judges

Juan Jaramillo

Ecuador

How did you get into the beer industry? Why does beer matter to you?

I studied food engineering and wanted to make beer from the beginning. I found in beer a place to express myself and be a geek about it at the same time.

Why do you judge at the World Beer Cup? What does judging at the World Beer Cup mean to you?

It's hard to describe what judging at the biggest and most important beer competition in the world means. It is an honor and a responsibility to retribute to this amazing industry. The best place to share and improve our knowledge of this marvelous beverage.

What else would you like the world to know?

Judging encompasses the balance between process knowledge and the experience of drinking; it shows the respect and passion for this industry.