Claire Trindle

Claire Trindle is the founder of Blind Bear Beverages, offering immersive beverage workshops, bartending services, and a product line of cocktail ingredients. Her passion is sharing her expertise and love of craft beverages with consumers and fellow industry professionals. Beyond her business, Claire supports and advocates for the hard cider industry by presenting at craft beverage conferences and judging cider and perry competitions.

Claire’s industry experience includes roles as Taproom Manager at Hale & True Cider Co. and Philadelphia Brand Ambassador for Graft Cider. Claire was inspired to pursue the Certified Pommelier certification to enhance her credibility in the industry. She is proud to be Philadelphia’s first Certified Pommelier and Pennsylvania’s first female Certified Pommelier.