Mandy Naglich has written a book that explores how our senses interact with food and beverage, and how understanding our senses can help us better enjoy our favorite indulgences. How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life (Citadel) combines science and whimsy to teach us more about our sensory world and bring our favorite flavors to life.  Mandy is a fellow Advanced Cicerone, as well as a Certified Cider Professional, an Aroxa Certified Taster, a National Homebrew Competition gold medalist, holds a Level 1 WSET certification in Spirits. She tastes widely and adventurously, and shares her experiences with us in this book which comes out June 27, the day this episode goes live.  I talked recently with Mandy about some of the amazing things she experienced and learned while writing the book, how we both approach the tasting process, and why tasting with other people can be so impactful. We tasted a beer and a chocolate together, and she also read a couple short passages from her book. Listen in as we talk with Mandy Naglich about her book How to Taste. The music for Bean to Barstool is by indie folk musician Anna ps. You can find out more about Anna’s music in the show notes or at her website annapsmusic.com, where you can also get in touch to book her to play at your brewery or other establishment. As a Certified Cider Professional and after completing all levels of WSET Spirits, Mandy began to teach both consumers and professionals about flavor and service across the beverage alcohol category. Her wildly popular tasting classes sell out around the city and virtually. Mandy uses her experience tasting and studying beverages to report for outlets like Vice, Taste of Home, VinePair, and Wine Enthusiast. Her fans also follow her adventures around the world on her popular blog @drinkswithmandy. She started her career in journalism at the Schieffer College of Communication at TCU (go frogs!) and after working in Dallas for several years she’s made her home in New York City. Follow Bean to Barstool on social media! Instagram Twitter Facebook Pinterest TikTok Sign up for host David Nilsen's newsletter to get regular updates!