He was born in Augsburg in 1970, studied history in Bonn and Berlin and now lives in and loves the capital as an independent culinary reporter. As an author, he is dedicated to contemporary and historical Berlin as well as to enjoyment for such specialist publications as Falstaff, Bier & Brauhaus, EssPress, Bier Bars & Brauer and Mixology - Magazin für Barkultur. Author of 15 books, including From Ale to Zwickel - The ABC of Beer, Cocktailian Beer and Mixology Bar Guide.
He is a moderator and juror at drinks and bar competitions and also works as an international bar tester. Distillates, cocktail bars and beer are not only his profession but also his passion. In addition to lectures on culinary history, he also celebrates seminars on beer, spirits, bar history and he moderates tastings.