Jaega Wise | |
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Born | 1988 (age 35–36) London, England |
Alma mater | Loughborough University |
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Known for | Head brewer of Wild Card Brewery Presenter on The Food Programme, Beer Masters and The Wine Show |
Jaega Wise (/ˈdʒeɪɡə/ JAY-ga; born 1988) is an English beer brewer, campaigner, broadcaster and author. Born in London and raised in Nottingham, she is the head brewer and co-founder of London-based Wild Card Brewery and in 2018 was named "Brewer of the Year" by the British Guild of Beer Writers.
Before becoming a brewer, she studied chemical engineering and worked as a chemicals trader.[1] Alongside brewing, Wise campaigns on various issues within the beer and wider drinks industries, including sexism, race and disability. She has also presented several radio and television shows, including BBC Radio 4's The Food Programme and Amazon Prime's Beer Masters.