When it comes to beverages, there are so many products available from all over the world, that it can be overwhelming. However, the average consumer simply makes the decision to purchase something based upon price and clever ads that market the product. The quality and healthful benefits or risks, unfortunately are not always paramount.

However, there is a great resource for learning about the latest trends, healthy options, newest technology and quality of all fine beverages (with an emphasis on wine, beer and spirits), called Mutineer Magazine.  Alan Kropf, who is the Editor and publisher, is a leader amongst the next generation of beverage professionals. He has extensive knowledge and experience with a range of beverages. Alan is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, holds an Advanced Certificate with Merit through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, is a Certified Beer Server through the Cicerone Certification Program, and holds a Bartending/Mixology Certificate through National Bartenders Bartending School. Alan has worked as a Sommelier at some of the world's more prestigious properties, including the Beverly Hills Hotel with its legendary celebrity clientele, and he helped Gordon Ramsay open his signature restaurant in the London West Hollywood in 2008. Alan also has industry experience as a mixologist/bartender and as a barista.

Before founding Mutineer Magazine in 2008, Alan contributed to magazines including Sante, The Tasting Panel, and SommSelections, and currently contributes beverage content to newspapers and online publications. Alan is constantly traveling to speak at events, judge competitions, and raise awareness about water relief in developing countries.

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak to author, Alan Kropf, Editor in Chief of Mutineer Magazine. Stay tuned!