The first British beer sommelier is allergic to beer

Alastair Scott was the first in the UK to qualify as a beer sommelier after it became a recognised qualification two years ago.

However, after working in the pub industry for more than 20 years, he was devastated to find out he couldn't stomach beer any longer. Alistair took a home intolerance test after feeling unwell for months but was shocked to find that this was all down to the yeast in beer.

He said: I'm in the pub for work three or four days a week and it's rare that I don't have a drink for work purposes 3 or 4 times a week. Alastair's work involves reviewing beer and matching specific ales to different foods.

He added: 'Beer is a big part of my life and I just cant avoid it, I'm heavily involved in the pub industry, I just love it. (MTI)