Transgender-inclusive language is an important tool for creating a more inclusive and welcoming world for transgender individuals. By using gender-neutral language, avoiding gendered assumptions, and affirming people’s gender identities, we can show our support for the transgender community and help to reduce stigma and discrimination. By continuing to learn and grow as allies, we can work together to create a world where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are.
The LGBTQIAA2S+ community faces unique challenges and hardships, including discrimination, harassment, violence, and mental health issues. Fortunately, there are many organizations that offer support and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. In this blog post, we will highlight some of these organizations and their hotlines that people can contact for help. The Trevor Project: …
While online beer communities have made huge strides to support the industry and forge connections and friendships, they can also be toxic environments. Rarely a week goes by when I don’t see people trolling, and having been on the receiving end of it myself multiple times. I wondered why something as inherently joyful as beer could attract so much hate.
Based in North Carolina, LaShanda is Taproom manager at Little Brother Brewing Barrel & Bottle in Graham and the assistant brewer and cellarperson at Joymongers in Greensboro. As a mother and Woman of Color, she wants to empower other BIWOC moms out there who have a passion for beer to learn about the craft and enjoy it among others with the same interests. One of LaShanda’s goals is to open her own bottleshop.
O’Meara is a storyteller, and the fun, gossipy vignettes that pepper Girly Drinks enhance the book’s readability for those outside the drinks industry and for those who may not usually pick up a work of feminist drinks history.
The beer industry has a long history of using the femme body as a sales tactic. For those in power (white cis-het men) both beer and women’s bodies are objects of consumption. Whether it’s conscious or not, using the femme body makes a beer more sellable.
Where you source your gift is nearly as important as who you’re giving it to. So this holiday season, we all have the opportunity to make our holiday gift-giving mean something more. These are not things; these are not just cans of beer or t-shirts; these gifts are people, causes, non-profits, and organizations that are dedicated to crafting a better beer industry for all. One might say, for EVERYONE.
Uplifting people, non-profits, breweries, and organizations are changing the craft beer industry with their unique ability to directly support the issues, causes, and people affected. Support them this #GivingTuesday.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’re amplifying Native American Breweries you can support all year long and highlighting the story of beer brewed by Indigenous peoples long before any colonizers crossed the Atlantic.
For many drinkers, IPA is almost synonymous with craft beer – its ubiquitous presence at every taproom and multiple style varietals mean there is now an IPA to suit nearly every taste palate. For all intents and purposes, an appreciation and working knowledge of IPA is hardwired into the craft beer community. But how often do we, as beer enthusiasts, stop to consider the name of the beer we are drinking, where it comes from, and what it means?
by Zane York Foley Policy affects our everyday lives not only as people in the craft beer industry but as Americans hoping to craft better beer in a better world. As professionals and consumers, the intersection of craft beer and voting can sometimes be ambiguous. Nonetheless, our industry is affected by real issues …
More importantly than ever, where we choose to give our business is a direct way of supporting people, causes, and initiatives we want to see thrive. Craft beer drinkers are uniquely positioned to empower those who deserve it most. With October being National Women’s Small Business Month and with our readers being so dedicated to supporting women-owned breweries – we couldn’t think of a better time to release a list of nine women-owned breweries.