STAFF at a brewery near Taunton have put on their pink boots - and released a new beer - to celebrate International Women's Day.
Quantock Brewery are taking part in the Pink Boots Society Collaboration event alongside many other breweries across the world.
To take part, the team have to wear pink boots and brew their own beer.
The chosen beer styles may be different, but the purpose is the same – to celebrate the profile of women’s roles in the beer industry and raise money for the Pink Boots charity which assists, inspires and encourages women beer professionals through education.
“Women have been involved in the production and sales of beer for thousands of years and there are so many women who are passionate and knowledgeable about the craft," said Cheryl Ford, managing director and co-founder of Quantock Brewery.
"I’m so proud to run an independent microbrewery and taking part in this year’s Pink Boots Society Collaboration event is a way to celebrate everything we’ve achieved so far.
"So, here’s to all the incredible women brewsters, owners, sommeliers, sales and marketeers, writers and retailers.
"Let’s raise a glass to the women shaking up this industry.”
Big Boots to Fill is a double dry hopped pale ale brewed with a special blend of Cashmere, Ahtanum®, Citra® and Loral® hops. Available in 440ml cans, 5.2% ABV it will be available to order on 22 March 2021 from Quantock Brewery website.
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