Andrea Jennings is currently the Brewing Innovations Manager, working in the Zone Innovation and Technology team (ZITEC) at ABInBev. Andrea has an Honours Degree in Biochemistry, a Brewing Diploma and Master Brewer qualification from the IBD and just over two decades of experience in the brewing industry.

Having undergone years of sensory evaluation in commercial brewing, Andrea has enjoyed expanding her tasting experience by participating as a judge at Intervarsitybrew, as well as the African Beer Cup, over recent years.

She enjoys the dynamic and diverse environment that comes with being a brewer, as it fosters innovation and teamwork, and she is excited about playing a part in judging, tasting and shaping the future of the brewing industry.