Jace Milstead lives in Los Angeles, is a Certified Cicerone in the craft beer industry, an actor and comedian. He’s dubbed “the Diane Sawyer” of the beer industry after interviewing industry legends such as Kim Jordan from New Belgium Brewing, Jim Koch from Boston Beer Co., Russian River Brewing Co.’s Vinnie and Natalie Cilurzo, and international beer personnel such as Bruno Reinders, the head brewer of Belgium based Mort Subite to representatives from Weihenstephan Brewery, the oldest brewery in the world. He’s also interviewed Mayor of San Diego, Jerry Sanders.

Jace also contributes to a weekly column, “Jace’s Drink This“, where he writes about brew recommendations with his attitude and comedic style. Jace continues to act, write, host, and imbibe. His credits include “Scrubs”, “Gilmore Girls”, and “What I Like About You”. He has also done a number of commercials, and is the host and producer of the unnamed Taste Terminal television show currently in development.

When he’s not busy on camera or working it in the beer industry, he spends his time with his daughter and two dogs. Jace considers his favorite beer style to be an IPA and favorite dog Radley.

Photo: Jace Milstead with Natalie and Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing Co. in Mammoth Lakes, CA