Aldi has hired 37-year-old NHS biomedical scientist — and busy mum — Christine Mitchell as its official beer taster.
Aldi’s new official beer taster Christine Mitchell. Photograph: Stewart Attwood
Christine, who lives in Dalry, Scotland, beat hundreds of applicants with her passion for Aldi’s “diverse” range of beers, admitting they “export her to her happy place”.
When she’s not chasing after her toddler or with her head in a book for her masters degree, you can find Christine enjoying a bottle of Aldi’s Rheinbacher Weissbier or training for a fitness competition.
As Aldi’s official beer taster, she will be sharing her feedback on the latest brews, helping to shape the supermarket’s future product selection.
Christine’s infectious enthusiasm for beer, coupled with her sharp, scientific mind, made her stand out among hundreds of applicants. The judges were impressed by her genuine passion and unique perspective.
“As a microbiologist, I understand the magic of micro-organisms, including yeast – and without yeast, there is no beer!” said Christine. “I really didn’t expect to land this role, so I am very excited to be part of something I’m enthusiastic about.
“You can imagine my excitement when I landed this dream gig! My family is over the moon… although my partner is secretly hoping I share my samples. I’m eager to put my tastebuds (and science brain!) to good use, helping Aldi shoppers discover their new favourite brews.”
