Score 2017 Issue 2 | Page 27

And a beer Cicerone is a perfect solution. With four levels of certification ranging from Certified Beer Server to Master Cicerone, the Cicerone program is the industry standard for identifying those with significant knowledge and professional skills in beer sales and service, and having someone on hand who can assess beer quality and identity by taste has proved a good invest- ment for Carolina Wings. “We have the service staff ask the guest what beer they have in their refrigerator; from there, we try to suggest something that matches up with that style,” added Dormer. In addition to genuine education and pairing suggestions, Carolina Wings employees also push local beer samples to get guests to o