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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.

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🏺 Our Wine Journey


Under the watchful eye of my older friends, at the age of 14 I started my journey into beverage alcohol with none other than a refreshing bottle (or several) of Mike’s Hard Lemonade. Later that night I also sampled Canada Cooler, Raspberry Smirnoff, Fireball, and Olands, amongst others. 

Fast forward to now, after 12 years in the industry and sampling some of the finest wines and beers in the world, I often find myself cracking a nice cold and refreshing can of Howdy from our friends at 2 Crows Brewing Co. This mixed 6pk of hard teas is sweetened with local honey, and comes with 3 flavours; Southern Sweet Tea, Green Tea & Honey, and a Half Iced Tea half Lemonade. A significant jump in quality from Mike’s Hard.

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Recent Blog Posts by Lucas

Producer Spotlight: Lunn’s Mill Beer Co

All About Cideries in Nova Scotia