As the Craft Brewers Conference descends upon Las Vegas, the city is not just a hub for beer enthusiasts but also a focal point for empowering events that celebrate and amplify marginalized voices within the craft beer industry. These events merge advocacy with enjoyment, offering unique experiences that promote diversity and inclusion. Here’s your guide …
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On August 29th, 2023, the President of the Brewers Association, Bob Pease, sent this email to Beer is for Everyone, as a second response to the Collective Petition letter regarding the Craft Brewers Association.
How the Brewers Association’s response to the issues at Craft Brewers Conference, which impacted marginalized groups, highlights their unwillingness to treat us as equals, and how this impacts the beer community as a whole
The Brewers Association’s abdication of responsibility has indirectly nurtured an environment of neglect and dismissiveness, amplifying the distress of intersectional attendees and fortifying barriers of marginalization, thereby rendering their call for diversity a hollow echo in the absence of a parallel commitment to genuine inclusion and equitable execution.
The craft beer industry is well-regarded for its innovative spirit, community engagement, and passion for the brew. This vibrant sector is booming with various styles and flavors catering to a diverse audience of beer enthusiasts. However, just as it strives for diversity and complexity in its brews, it must aim for diversity and inclusion within its community, an aspect it often needs to catch up on. One such area is the existence and propagation of harmful transphobic rhetoric.
A copy of the Collective Objection Letter to the Brewers Association.
