Dave has served as a beer-specialized panelist with BTI since 2010. As a Master Cicerone®, his approach to tasting ensures that he pays careful attention to each product, deeply considering aroma and flavor. Dave also considers the brewing process–from the initial brew to the bottling of the final product—in order to analyze where flaws may have occurred and write informed suggestions for improvement where necessary. In his free time, Dave publishes articles for the Mash Tun Journal. He attributes his curiosity to keeping him in the business for over 30 years and enjoys the constant opportunity to both learn and teach in the industry, “The more you know, the more you realize what you don’t know.”
R.I.P. Alan Dikty
March 31, 2026
by Jerald O'Kennard
by Jerald O'Kennard
In Memoriam: Alan Dikty (August 5, 1954 – March 25, 2026) Everyone at Beverage Testing Institute is grieving the loss of our dear colleague, a partner, and friend, Alan Dikty. Since the mid-19...
2026 World Packaging Competition Winners
January 28, 2026
by Jerald O'Kennard
by Jerald O'Kennard
2025 was another tough year for the adult beverage industry. Alcohol sales were down due to the convergence of several “perfect storms” of obstacles on multiple fronts: tariffs and resulting trade...
Forbes Coverage of our 2025 American Single Malt Hall of Fame
December 30, 2025
by Jerald O'Kennard
by Jerald O'Kennard
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