Ruvani de Silva

Ruvani de Silva (she/her) is a multi-award-winning travel-loving beverage, food and culture writer. She specializes in beer, spirits, sustainability, diversity and international stories highlighting rare ingredients, production innovations, exciting entrepreneurs and the dynamic intersection of culture and consumables.

 A British Sri Lankan living in Austin, Texas, Ruvani’s bylines include The Washington Post, Good Beer Hunting, PUNCH, Hop Culture, Modern Farmer, VinePair, Craft Spirits Magazine, Pellicle, and Full Pour, as well as Inside Hook.

Among other achievements, Ruvani featured in Good Beer Hunting's 2021 Signifiers list and has had her work recognised by the North American and British Guilds of Beer Writers. She is the recipient of the British Guild of Beer Writers Michael Jackson Beer Writer of the Year 2024 award. Find her online at @amethyst_heels on BlueSky, Threads and Instagram, and ruvanidesilva.com.