Known as “Thailand’s first all-female brewers,” Ther (“she” in Thai) is a brewing project five Thai women founded with their core common connection being their love of beer.

Ther’s most popular product, Mojito Cider, recently won an award at the Asia Beer Championship. It is inspired by a traditional Cuban highball, the drink is a refreshing, easy-to-drink blend of apples with a hint of fresh mint and lime juice – and has recently become a common sight on shelves at many Bangkok bars and restaurants, even supermarkets.

“Part science, part art, craft beer does not discriminate between races, languages, classes nor genders,” cofounder Vorakorn “Phearry” Bhatravijraj said earlier this week.

Six years ago, Phearry enrolled in a beer brewing class with Wichit Saiklao on Koh Kret, a small river island north of Bangkok. Soon after, she met other women – Panida “M” Rattanuprakarn, Supawan “Tak” Kaewprakob, Natsine “Taem” Jumnongsirisak, and Surasa “Ja” Boonta – who were also there to learn how to brew their first batches.

“Back then, there were even fewer women who brewed beer. That’s how all of us became so close to each other so quickly.”

After an overwhelming response to two events called Ladies Tap, where the five women sold their beers, they came up with the idea of experimenting and brewing products together under one brand.

That’s how Ther was born. Ther means her in Thai, while the name in English is meant to evoke “T”for Thailand and English pronoun “her.”

“Ther is a beer brand that made by women, but can be enjoyed by all tastebuds – men and women alike,” said Tak, another cofounder.

“To me, Ther means being bold,” Phearry said. “We’re women who … want to make beers that are different from others while at the same time reflecting our playfulness and vivacity.”

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