Matt Johnson
Judges

Matt Johnson

South Dakota, United States

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

I started in the craft beer industry in 1997 as a brewer for a brewery in Phoenix AZ. I have always enjoyed producing a product that other people enjoy. Beer matters to me because it brings people together.

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

I think judging the World Beer Cup is the pinnacle of judging. World Beer Cup judges get to judge the best beer from around the world, and it is an honor to be a part of it.