When it comes to Dames and Dregs, most people have no idea what people are talking about. However, when it comes to women and craft beer such as those in Atlanta's brewing industry, it means everything. For, it is the name of last year's first female focused beer festival which took place in the city.
The festival, aimed at empowering the female population, presented a number of craft brews created by women along with a community discussion related to business and brewing. In addition, according to one brewer from Atlanta's Second Self Brewery, the event was much different and provided a breath of fresh air compared to other festivals in the area which are organized, promoted and sponsored by a rather bro culture.
Through the formation of a national organization of female brewers known as the Pink Boots Society in 2007, women are now showing the importance of the female presence in the brewing industry. While sixteen members founded the organization, there are now over 2,500 members nationwide. As such, these individuals have made it clear that there is a major interest in brewing and the industry at large.
These female brewers are not only serious about the brewing aspect but also when it comes to naming different brews. For example, one double IPA brewed by two female brewers, one a brewer from New Realm and another from Second Self is that of Sufferin Till Sufferage. While this is only one example, there are a number of others with interesting titles.
When Zuri started working at the Second Self Brewery in 2015, there were only two other women working in the industry in Georgia. Now, there are new women becoming involved and working in the industry on an almost monthly basis. As a result, Atlanta is now one of a number of cities to host a local chapter of the Pink Boots Society.
The co-owner of a bar called the Porter Beer Bar in the city now has over 800 beers in stock. While this is the case, most are still related to the corporate brewing industry. Whereas, the bar also stocks several micro-brews and beers which have been crated by women in the local and regional brewing industry.
When the Porter Bar in Atlanta first opened in 2008, a long time dream had been fulfilled. For, the purchasers and co-owners wanted to provide a place where men and women could both enjoy a good cold beer. As a result, the clientele now represents almost a 50/50 split between male and female customers.
While there are still challenges for females involved in the industry, one of the biggest is to get more female consumers to drink beer. For, most have been accustomed to drinking wine while male counterparts often prefer corporate or micro-brews. As such, those now working to create interesting brews and titles are hopeful that one or both will attract more female customers in the future.
The festival, aimed at empowering the female population, presented a number of craft brews created by women along with a community discussion related to business and brewing. In addition, according to one brewer from Atlanta's Second Self Brewery, the event was much different and provided a breath of fresh air compared to other festivals in the area which are organized, promoted and sponsored by a rather bro culture.
Through the formation of a national organization of female brewers known as the Pink Boots Society in 2007, women are now showing the importance of the female presence in the brewing industry. While sixteen members founded the organization, there are now over 2,500 members nationwide. As such, these individuals have made it clear that there is a major interest in brewing and the industry at large.
These female brewers are not only serious about the brewing aspect but also when it comes to naming different brews. For example, one double IPA brewed by two female brewers, one a brewer from New Realm and another from Second Self is that of Sufferin Till Sufferage. While this is only one example, there are a number of others with interesting titles.
When Zuri started working at the Second Self Brewery in 2015, there were only two other women working in the industry in Georgia. Now, there are new women becoming involved and working in the industry on an almost monthly basis. As a result, Atlanta is now one of a number of cities to host a local chapter of the Pink Boots Society.
The co-owner of a bar called the Porter Beer Bar in the city now has over 800 beers in stock. While this is the case, most are still related to the corporate brewing industry. Whereas, the bar also stocks several micro-brews and beers which have been crated by women in the local and regional brewing industry.
When the Porter Bar in Atlanta first opened in 2008, a long time dream had been fulfilled. For, the purchasers and co-owners wanted to provide a place where men and women could both enjoy a good cold beer. As a result, the clientele now represents almost a 50/50 split between male and female customers.
While there are still challenges for females involved in the industry, one of the biggest is to get more female consumers to drink beer. For, most have been accustomed to drinking wine while male counterparts often prefer corporate or micro-brews. As such, those now working to create interesting brews and titles are hopeful that one or both will attract more female customers in the future.
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