The pints have been poured, the Tilt Tests completed, and the bar has been well and truly raised. After a months-long nationwide hunt, Guinness Malaysia has officially crowned its first-ever Chief Pint Officers (CPOs) — and one of them is headed to Dublin!
From hundreds of entries for what may well be Malaysia’s coolest job, ten finalists made it to the final showdown for the role as CPO, a Guinness quality ambassador – someone who can recognise a perfect pour, uphold the brand’s standard, and recommend the best bars worth visiting. Following a high-stakes finale, three were crowned CPOs, with one of them earning an all-expenses-paid trip to the iconic Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.
Say cheers to Malaysia’s first Chief Pint Officers:
- Chia Pui Kwun, Alam Damai, Kuala Lumpur (Grand CPO, heading to Dublin)
- Ong Li Min, Cameron Highlands, Pahang
- Thiban Anadcaan @Eaganathan, Rawang, Selangor
The Journey to Becoming a Chief Pint Officer
Finalists were selected based on their skills in spotting, tilting, and posting the perfect pint, earning their place on the weekly leaderboard via Instagram. The grand finale took place at Arthur’s Storehouse in Pavilion, featuring a Tilt Test station, a Guinness-themed trivia round, and live pouring challenges assessed by Guinness ambassadors and stout aficionados.
Candidates were scored on:
- Identifying the perfect pour without tasting
- Mastering the 7Cs of the Perfect Pour — from Cleanliness and Coldness to Confidence
- Completing the Guinness’ pouring ritual under pressure
- Putting their own pint to the Tilt Test, live.
What Comes With the Title?
As part of their title, the new CPOs will be entitled to a range of exclusive rewards, which include:
- Special grand prize reserved only for the Grand CPO: An all-expenses-paid trip to Dublin, including a visit to the legendary Guinness Storehouse (Grand CPO only)
- Monthly allocation of Guinness products
- RM150 credit to be used at the Guinness flagship outlet, Arthur’s Storehouse
- VIP invites to selected Guinness events throughout the year
- An exclusive birthday celebration worth RM888
Over the next few months, drinkers can look forward to bar picks, pint tips, and maybe even a surprise appearance or two. Whether it’s at a flagship outlet or your local favourite, these Guinness quality ambassadors will be on the lookout for perfectly poured pints and helping others recognise one too.
