Road to Cicerone
James Sforza
Manager
Vintage Estate Wine and Beer
Manager
Vintage Estate Wine and Beer
Girard, OH
USAPersonal bio
James started out simply as a beer geek with a passion for traditional styles. After securing a management position at one of the country's premiere bottle shops and tasting lounges, James has taken his passion for beer to new heights!
James teaches his own in-depth beer courses, and he also has planned and orchestrated numerous tastings, beer dinners, and off-flavor training seminars. He has judged homebrew competitions, lectures at beer-related events in the Mahoning Valley area, and yes, even tends bar! From simple service to complex food pairings, James is well known in the Mahoning Valley for his enthusiastic and accessible approach to learning about beer at all levels.