Quench talked to four women - Emily Pearce, Mirella Amato, Bridgid Young and Kaitlin Vandenbosch - in the heart of the food and drink business about the realities of working in a male dominated industry.

Women in the Industry Statistics

There are many different ways to expand your knowledge of wine, beer and spirits - and several different resources around the world. We've put together a list of educational institutions, associations and clubs that can help you become a master. 

Wine

Master of Wine

Intitute of Masters of Wine

Master Sommelier

Court of Master Sommeliers

Sommelier

Wine & Spirit Education Trust - WSET Diploma

International Sommelier Guild

United States Sommelier Association

"Women in Wine" Associations

International Associated Women in Wine (IAWiW)

Les Aliénors - group of 12 women in Bordeaux

Women in Wine


Beer

Master & Certified Cicerone

Cicerone Cerfitication Program

Beer Sommelier

Prud'homme Beer Certification

"Women in Beer" Associations

Pink Boots Society

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Women In The Industry
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  2. Women in the Industry Statistics
  3. Become a Master
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