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Lucas Mader

Category Manager for Beer and Spirits, Cicerone

Lucas is a BJCP Certified Beer Judge, Certified Cicerone (one of six in Nova Scotia!) and has achieved WSET Level 3. Having started in the industry by installing/maintaining draught beer systems across Halifax, Lucas joined the Bishop’s Cellar team in 2014 and has been our dedicated beer specialist since day one. Working within our product team, Lucas manages all things refreshments (beer, cider, and RTDs) and spirits by bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge when tasting, selecting, and sourcing everyone’s favourite carbonated beverages.

Favourite grape or wine region?

So hard to pick just one! But if I had to, my favourite varietal would be Chardonnay and my favourite wine area would be Northern Italy (for white wines).

What’s one thing that people would be shocked to know about you?

That I was a vegetarian for over 8 years! Shocking.

What song would you pick for karaoke?

The only answer for both karaoke and staff party dances: Livin’ On A Prayer by Mr. Jon Bon Jovi.

Lucas Mader's Picks

πŸŽ„πŸŽ… 🎬 Christmas Movie Pairings


Christmas Movie: The Polar Express

I have an (almost) 4 year old boy, and I’m not exaggerating that I’ve watched the Polar Express over 30 times this year alone. Oddly, much of that was during the Summer (you know how you watch Christmas movies in the Summer?). Most of the Polar Express charm has now been lost on me, but I still love the Hot Chocolate song that they sing – β€œHot! Hot! Ooo we got it, Hot! Hot! Yeah We got it”

Thanks to our friends at Meletti distillery, I can enjoy my own decadent chocolate beverage this Christmas season. Made with pure Dutch chocolate and sweet Italian cream, this chocolate liqueur pours as thick as Tom Hanks conductor characters moustache, and it tastes of pure liquefied chocolate. Pour it in your coffee, over ice cream, over ice, or in an espresso martini.

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Recent Blog Posts by Lucas

Producer Spotlight: Lunn’s Mill Beer Co

All About Cideries in Nova Scotia