Today women operate in practically every facet of the brewing industry, but it is still more common to see men on the brew deck than women. This was not always the case. Centuries ago women were the ones who brewed for their household and their community. Somewhere along the line this changed and now women are finally integrating back into a role they held for centuries. This is due in part to groups that provide opportunities to women in the beer industry.
In this episode, we continue honoring the women of beer by exploring the past, present and future of women in brewing with my next guest who is a female brewer, a historian of women’s Studies and Vice President of Fermenta, a women’s craft collective.
Our history shows that a few diverse regions, ideas and local ingredients produced a great variety of beer styles. Imagine what we could come up with if we welcomed people of all cultures, races and genders into our collaborative beer culture. Thank you to the women who persevered and made their way back into brewing. We are all better because of it.
Show Links
Fermenta Michigan – A Women’s Craft Collective
The Evolving Role of Women’s Contributions to Brewing Beer
Ken Burns Documentary – “Prohibition”