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Matt Hodgson

Retail Supervisor

Matt is a Red Seal Chef, Certified Beer Server – First Level Cicerone, and was awarded the Edinburgh Whisky Academy – Certificate in Scotch Whisky, and Certificate in Gin. After many years working in kitchens throughout the Atlantic provinces, Matt joined Bishop’s Cellar in 2020. An avid beer drinker, Matt has recently grown an interest in all things Scotch whisky.

Favourite grape or wine region?

Cabernet Franc (Belgian beers and IPAs).

What song would you pick for karaoke?

Kiss from a Rose by Seal.

Are you a dog or cat person? Or maybe neither. Maybe you have birds or turtles or an ant farm?

Dog person who has owned a turtle.

Matt Hodgson's Picks

🐰 Easter Pairing: Ham


It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for anything pineapple, and ham and pineapple go together as well as milk and cookies. Naturally, my first thought for a pairing would be a nice tropical Chardonnay (I’m looking at you, Montes Alpha).

But allow me to introduce a new idea: Chimay Red. This beer is practically designed to be enjoyed alongside a feast. Trappist beers have a long and rich history—one I won’t dive into now—but if you’re not already drinking them, it’s time to start.

Chimay Red boasts a sweet, brown-bread maltiness with pleasant notes of orange, apricot, and rich toffee. Its smooth bitterness is perfectly balanced by champagne-like carbonation, making it an excellent match for ham, cheese, or, honestly, just about anything on your plate.

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