Lahnstein's beer sommelier Markus Fohr before his last World Cup appearance!

Lahnstein's beer sommelier Markus Fohr before his last World Cup appearance!

with anticipation Dr. Markus Fohr from Lahnstein on September 14, 2025. On this day, he will take part in his last world championship of the beer sommeliers, which takes place as part of the Drinktec in Munich. Fohr, Managing Director of the Lahnsteiner Brewery , has already made a name for itself in the scene and is represented for the seventh time at this important event. The World Cup of this kind is organized every two years by the Doemens Academy and attracts the best beer sommeliers in the world.

The event combined participants from over 19 nations, as in 2019, as a Fohr in the competition in Rimini, Italy, finished fourth. At that time he was ready to demonstrate his skills and started as a German champion of the beer sommeliers. His sovereign appearance in the semi -finals, which he initially won, led him to the final, where he presented the Belgian beer "Duvel Tripel Hop".

memories and challenges

Fohr describes his competition as intense and challenging, but also as a source of joy. The participants, including Elisa out, the first woman who won the title showed her knowledge and skills. The event attracted a total of 80 beer sommeliers, and the German national team achieved impressive placements with ranks three, four and five.

The World Cup for beer sommeliers consists of three parts, including a knockout competition, in which the participants compete against each other in direct comparisons. This structure helps to emphasize the best talents in the industry, and enables participants to demonstrate their knowledge in a variety of categories.

preparation for the last competition

It is particularly noteworthy that Fohr has already written technical contributions in the past, such as an article for the brewing world, which was published in issue 46 in 2019. Preparations for the upcoming World Cup are already in full swing. The competition will take place in the exhibition center in Munich and will offer a shop window for the innovations and traditions of the beer industry.

In the period before this World Cup, numerous national championships take place to determine the best beer sommeliers of every country. These include the Swiss Championships on November 18, 2023 in Bern and the German Championship on September 14, 2024 in Gräfelfing. These championships are part of a comprehensive system that ensures that only the best talents can take part in the World Cup.

social media play an important role in promoting the event. The World Cup is present on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to promote interest and enthusiasm for the beer and the culture of the beer sommelier. Markus Fohr is undoubtedly an outstanding example of the commitment and passion that is required in this industry.