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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

🚣‍♂️ Cottage Jams and Drinks


Cottage Jam: Believe by Caamp

Summer is for the classics, it’s for not overthinking things – not overthinking your drink, and not overthinking your music. I’ve recently become a big fan of Caamp. That gravelly voice overtop groovy folk songs just hits the right notes anytime of year, especially summertime. Another new favourite of mine is this West Coast Pils from O’Creek Brewing. It’s the same crisp and clean pilsner you know and love, but hopped with American hops like Cascade and Simcoe, and it works beautifully. Clean and snappy bitterness is balanced with American hop character – orange zest, herbal notes, and some dank.

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Recent Blog Posts by Lucas

Producer Spotlight: Lunn’s Mill Beer Co

All About Cideries in Nova Scotia