on Good Beer Hunting describes the constant threat women face at beer festivals and the hoops they jump through to safely navigate them.
But, the social media accusations, which detail specific and harrowing incidents, have made what was vague knowledge of an issue real and difficult to ignorable. And just as thehas done for restaurants previously, there’s hope that these callouts will be the thing that first removes abusive men from power and then starts a wider dialogue about how to restructure craft brewing so that it’s safe for everyone.
Making the leap to deeper industry change requires awareness and action beyond a solitary Instagram account. Allanthose who have experienced misconduct to report it to the Brewers Association, which has a formal complaint process for violations of its code of conduct that can result in censure or membership removal. .
And VinePair reports that other industry individuals are taking up the mantle, suggesting the public conversation is just getting started. Over the weekend, UK-based activist group Burum Collectivefor those in the drinks space to meet.
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