Hal Mooney

Hal Mooney is a Certified Cicerone, beer entrepreneur, and keynote speaker recognized for his contributions to the craft beer industry and leadership development. Mooney began his journey by selling his car, purchasing a 15-passenger shuttle bus, and launching brewery tours in Los Angeles, introducing guests from around the world to the nuances of craft beer. He transitioned from a career in television production to focus on his growing business, laying the groundwork for a multi-brand enterprise.

As the founder of LA Beer Hop, Your Beer Friend, and Mooney Beer Consulting, Mooney has played a significant role in shaping the craft beer landscape. He holds certifications as a Certified Cicerone and Certified Draft Technician, and operates a consulting practice that develops restaurant beer programs nationwide. A Certified Cicerone is a beer expert with comprehensive knowledge of beer styles, brewing processes, ingredients, history, food pairing, serving, and tasting.

Mooney co-founded Your Beer Friend with fellow Certified Cicerone Cindy Mooney, offering monthly beer subscription boxes and private virtual beer tastings. With more than 14 years of experience as a beer educator and author, Mooney shares his expertise with diverse audiences. He is the author of "The Reaction to Inaction," a book he has discussed on podcasts such as the Bridge Podcast with Scott Kinka, where he explores its impact on organizational thinking.

Mooney's industry leadership includes helping to establish the global association for craft beer tour operators, CBTOA, where he served as Treasurer representing LA Beer Hop. As a corporate presenter, Mooney has worked with clients such as Google, Cisco, Franklin Templeton, DataDog, and Snowflake, delivering educational beer experiences and programs. His keynote, "Brewing Success: Unleashing Leadership Skills through Beer Tasting," highlights the connections between beer evaluation and leadership qualities such as discernment, collaboration, and adaptability. Audiences gain insights into decision-making and teamwork through interactive beer tasting sessions. Mooney's approach bridges the world of craft beer and corporate leadership, making him a distinctive voice in both fields.