This week we are joined by Thalita Cacho from Brazil. Camilla Gama also joins the podcast and is the interpreter for the interview. Currently, Thalita lives in Recife-PE but considers herself a Citizen of the World. Thalita is an accomplished Beer Sommelière, and obtained certification in the Master in Styles, Brewing Technique and Beer Expert through the Science of Beer Institute in Brazil. Thalita also has acquired an International certification and Specialization in Beer Pairing and Beer Mixology. Furthermore, Thalita completed the Handcrafted Brewery Technique through Senai-RN. Additionally, Thalita has graduated from UniCesumar University in the Superior Course of Technology in Brewery Production; Mixologist and Bartender by Cocktail Brasil School, Diageo Institute and Senac-PE ; Trade Expert at Johnnie Walker Brazil.

Thalita acts as Teaching Coordinator and Professor of Beer Mixology at the Science of Beer Institute in Recife-PE, Natal-RN and Salvador-BA. She is an Educator / Teacher for Diageo in the Learning for Life program and Ambassador of the Diageo Bar Academy Brasil program. Thalita is an Associate of Acerva Potiguar-RN, Maria Bonita Beer and Divas do Malte. Furthermore, Thalita has judged several Beer Competitions (CBC, Acervas, Brasil Beer Cup, Solares) and Counselor in the Consultative Council of the Brazilian Beer Competition in Blumenau-SC.

Thalita also writes for several publications. She writes the following columns:

”Universo das Bebidas" for the seasonal magazine UP Magazine "Virados um Mói de Farofa" for the Farofa Magazine “Liquid Gastronomy" in the magazine and website Arquitetando Styles.

Curator and Organizer of the "Balcão do Bar" area at the International Gastronomic Festival "Mercado das Tulhas" in São Luís-MA. Speaker at Gastronomic Festivals and the like.

Thalita is also the owner of TC Sommelieria e Mixologi - where she provides Consulting as well as training for Beer and Cocktail menus for bars, restaurants and breweries.

Links

Instagram: @thalitafcacho

Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah @zak.hannah