Today is brewer Teri Fahrendorf‘s 29th birthday again. That number is pure conjecture, but it sure seems right for a woman who spent a year or so on the road, criss-crossing the United States twice visiting friends and colleagues in the brewing world. Sadly, I was out-of-town when she passed through the Bay Area that year. Teri was the brewmaster for the Steelhead Brewing chain for nearly two decades before leaving on her odyssey. You can relive that journey her Road Brewer adventures. She also founded the Pink Boots Society, an organization celebrating women in the brewing industry. These days, she’s a territory manager for the Country Malt Group. Join me in wishing Teri a very happy birthday.
Teri behind the Steelhead Brewing booth at GABF in 2006.
Ken Allen, former owner of Anderson Valley Brewing, and Teri at CBC in San Diego 2006.
Teri Fahrendorf, then head of brewing operations for Steelhead accepting the Silver Medal for U.C.I.P.A. in Category: 14 Cellar or Unfiltered Beer at GABF.
After a panel discussion at GABF on women in brewing. From left: Carol Stoudt (from Stoudts Brewing), Jennifer Talley (from Squatter’s Pub Brewery), Natalie Cilurzo (from Russian River) and Teri Fahrendorf.
Happy Birthday Teri!
You’ve come a long way lady!
Hope to see you at CBC in San Francisco.
Cheers, Ed
Teri’s probably getting close to/reached the next “ending in 9” prime # after 29 (she’s a contemporary age of mine – I’m soon to be exiting the 1st of 2 60’s prime # ages) … may she reach 101! In between, savor 67, 71,73, 79, 83, 89, & 97 & hope the beer proteins keep the brain intact!
Happy 29th Again!
Teri – happy whatever # it is, & get your butt down here for the Malts’ Oyster BBQ on 4/28 if you can!
Repeating the Oyster BBQ Invite – this yr it’s 4/29 (you too, Jay!)