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Angi's Story

Angi Thomas is a Dallas, Texas native with a love for, and focus in all things fermentation. Angi has been a Brand Ambassador for some of the most commercial and niche companies in the industry. Additionally, Angi has consulted in branding and sales for Bacardi, Maximum Beverage, Pourtastic, Flow Wine Group, Dragon Spirits Marketing, and more. She has stayed on demand for the last 10 years for companies such as Heineken, Yuengling, Revolver, Constellation, and Sugarland. Ms. Thomas also fulfills roles as President of the Pink Boots North Texas Chapter, as well as a member of the Pink Boots Society DEIJ committee, and a volunteer liaison for the organization. 

A self-proclaimed “Craft Beer Slinger” in sales and marketing, Angi is a Cicerone Certified Beer Server and is currently working toward her Beer Judging Certification Program (BJCP) credentials. concentrate her knowledge to BIPOC as the market is changing for the needed and desired inclusion. As the moderator of “Being Black in Craft” on Clubhouse, Angi is able to keep her finger on the pulse of the BIPoC market, and foster an environment for Black leaders in the craft brewing industry. She continues her efforts and devotion to diversity in craft beer by providing multiple platforms for BIWoC, including Beer 101 classes and meet-ups for women of color who want to experience a craft brewery, but feel uncomfortable going alone. 

Ms. Thomas is an unabashed Star Wars nerd, book lover, podcast junkie, and an avid traveler who commits to seeing crystal clear water at least once a year. When Angi is not curating experiences with art, fermentation, and travel, she is usually on a quest for the best craft beer around the globe. 

Angi has also worked in telecommunications with AT&T for the last 24 years and is a volunteer coordinator for nonprofit Project Beauty.