California-born, Virginia-raised, and current San Diegan.

I’m a freelance writer, journalist, and podcast host that specializes in conversations about the culture of craft beer. My Substack newsletter, Prohibitchin’, features a different woman or non-binary person working in beverage alcohol across the world. I love saisons, dark milds, dunkels, West Coast IPAs, festbiers, and don’t care what type of glass you use (as long as it’s clean).

My certifications include: Certified level beer judge through the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) and a level one Certified Cider Professional through the American Cider Association.

I’m also a member of the North American Guild of Beer Writers, the British Guild of Beer Writers, and the San Diego Society of Professional Journalists.

I wrote a book about the intersections of beer and cider! The Beer Lover’s Guide to Cider is out now. Get more info about the book and order your copy here.

Outside of work, I’m a mom who loves riding her Genuine Buddy scooter around town and reading fiction. A little trivia about me: I once won a free trip to Hawaii — and went!

I always appreciate good correspondence, whether it be to offer me a paid writing gig (hint, hint) or just to say hi. Email me at beth@bethdemmon.com.