Pink Boots Society celebrates 10 years of providing myriad educational opportunities that assist, inspire and encourage women in the beer industry to further their careers. To honor its milestone anniversary, this unique nonprofit organization for women beer professionals will host a conference and beer festival June 2nd and 3rd in San Diego, California.
“We felt hosting an educational conference and beer festival to celebrate ten years aligns perfectly with our core values,” said Laura Ulrich, President of Pink Boots Society, Small Batch Brewer for Stone Brewing. “We’re all thrilled to have two days to show our members and the public how much our organization has contributed to the industry’s growth and improvement through our membership, regional chapters and scholarship opportunities.”
Conference
The weekend begins on June 2nd with an all-day two track, multi-panel conference focusing on brewing and the business of beer featuring presentations by many of the most talented and influential women currently working in the beer community. Megan Parisi, Head Brewer at Samuel Adams Nanobrewery, will give the keynote address. The lineup of educational seminars covers a diverse array of topics including the Sensory Evaluation of Beer, Fermentation and Yeast; Tap Room Management, Distribution, Social Media Marketing and more.
Location: Lafayette Hotel and Swim Club, 2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego.
Beer Festival
At noon on June 3rd, Pink Boots Society Beer Festival at Ingram Plaza in Liberty Station opens to the beer loving public ready to enjoy a diverse array of beers from 35 breweries, unlimited samples, DJ, and so much more. The festival runs from 12pm- 4 p.m. Tickets are $45; $60 day of the event; $15 for designated drivers. All proceeds (100%) benefit the Pink Boots Society Scholarship Program.
Beer festival attendees can expect to enjoy:
- More than 30 breweries pouring a wide selection of beers
- Unlimited 2-ounce pours
- Access to delicious San Diego food trucks
- Specialty souvenir taster glass
- Four hours of mix and mingling with Pink Boots Society members and their breweries
For more information and ticket purchase, go to: http://10thanniversary.pinkbootssociety.org/.
