Pink Boots Society

Pink Boots Society
AbbreviationPBS
Formation2007
FounderTeri Fahrendorf
TypeNonprofit
Websitehttps://www.pinkbootssociety.org/

The Pink Boots Society (PBS) is a non-profit organization with international membership which supports women and non-binary people working in the fermented beverages and allied industries. PBS started with women beer professionals and expanded that definition as its members and the industry have evolved. The majority of its members are involved with craft beer. The organization helps women fermented beverage professionals advance their careers through educational opportunities. Sub goals include mentorship, networking with other women in the profession, and raising awareness of women in these male-dominated industries.[1][2] PBS also helps teach the skills needed to become beer judges.[3] PBS raises money for scholarships for women to continue their education in order to break through remaining glass ceilings.[4] There are around 2,500 members across the world.[1] All members must be women or non-binary and have some type of career in the fermented beverages industries, which includes beer, wine, spirits, cider, saki, kombucha, and any other fermented beverage.[4]

  1. ^ a b Gowans, Allison (16 April 2015). "Beer Celebrates Women in the Brewing Industry". The Gazette. Retrieved 22 November 2016 – via EBSCOhost.
  2. ^ Archer, Steve (24 October 2016). "Brewing Industry Not Just a Boy's Club". Roseville & Granite Bay Press Tribune. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  3. ^ "About Us". Pink Boots Society. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  4. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).