“Prost!” A Salute to the Beer Styles of Germany

Date: July 25, 2014

Time: 7:00pm

Event Type: Other Event

Price: $75 per Guest Plus tax and gratuity

Special Guest: Melissa Monosoff, Beer Expert & Master Sommelier

Melissa Monosoff is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and has honed her skills at the top restaurants in Philadelphia as a cook, sommelier, bartender and beverage director. These restaurants include the finest in the region, such as the Fountain Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel, Striped Bass and most recently Savona in Gulph Mills, PA managing a 1200 selection wine list and a well recognized beer and cocktail program. Currently she holds the position as the Associate Examination Director for the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Monosoff earned her Master Sommelier Diploma in February of 2010; she is the 17th woman in the world to hold this title. Her passion for all things wine and beer related, have earned her several accolades. In 2009 and 2010 both Philadelphia Magazine and Main Line Magazine named her “Best Sommelier.” Wine & Spirits Magazine recognized her as one of America’s “Best Young Sommeliers” and she was a James Beard Foundation nominee for “Outstanding Wine Service” in 2011.

In addition to her wine knowledge, Monosoff is becoming a recognized name in the beer community having completed her Certified Cicerone in June of 2013.