How does one go from being an anthropology major at Yale to being at the fore of the craft beer movement to head brewer at a Danish microbrewery? And how does a woman wend her way in management positions in a male-dominated business?
Recently hitting the 20-year mark in the craft beer industry, Tamar Banner ’99 has brought her expertise gained from her years at Harpoon, New Belgium, and Brew Dog breweries to To Øl. She is a certified cicerone, the beer equivalent of a sommelier, and an active member of Master Brewers Association of the Americas and the Pink Boots Society, an organization for women in the beer industry. Tamar regularly speaks at beer dinners and festivals, especially about beer and food pairing. She makes her own cheese at home and loves to experiment with all things fermented!
Come join the conversation and learn about the art and science of fermentation and the craft beer culture. Are women having any impact, as their numbers increase in the industry? Just in time for Feb Club, Tamar brings insight on a whole other level about this ancient beverage and its 21st century trends. If you don’t know an IPA from a hefeweizen, this might demystify those taproom chalkboards. If you a serious beer drinker, gather with others who share your enthusiasm for zymurgy.
