1. Chief Beer Officer Four Points by Sheraton Hotels
Currently held by: Scott Kerkmans
Beer duties: Discover, drink, and serve local craft beers that are brewed near each of the hotel’s 182 properties.
Qualifications: Brewer, Alaskan Beer Company. Kerkmans beat out nearly 8,000 other applicants.
Beernefits: Yearly trips to Germany for Oktoberfest; monthly travel to Four Points hotels, from Rio to Shanghai. Free mini-bar!
CBO says: “No complaints!”
2. Beer Drinker of the Year Wynkoop Brewing Company, Denver
Currently held by: Cody Christman
Beer duties: Wear crown, be the brewery’s emissary, drink beer.
Qualifications: Knowledge of beer’s history and importance to civilization; a desire to educate others on the joys of great brew.
Beernefits: Free beer for life at Wynkoop pub. Seriously.
BDOTY says: “I love you guys.”
3. Maxim Interns
Currently held by: Stephanie Radvan, Shanté Cosme, and Peter Meijer
Beer duties: Keeping beer inventory and ensuring Maxim’s Muscle Milk fridge is always stocked with sud soldiers.
Qualifications: College student; ability to maintain a straight face when hiring editors declare: “Print is making a comeback!”
Beernefits: Free brew, plus it’s easy to leave early when the editors are drunk, pantless, and wrestling each other on a Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Interns say: “Ew!”
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