A few years ago my work wife and I signed up for a homebrew club in our home of Los Angeles – SoCal Cerveceros. So on
Category: Brewing After Hours
Episode 9: The History of Women in Beer (Part 2)
Season 2 has arrived! W’e’re kicking it off with part 2 of our History of Women in Beer series. This time we’re taking a more modern approach and spotlighting some of the first craft brewsters around the world. You’ll hear from Tara Nurin, the Author of A Women’s Place is in the Brewhouse: A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches, and CEOs (pre-order now, releasing Sept. 21, 2021), Forbes Beer & Spirits Contributing Writer & Alcohol Marketing Specialist. Stay tuned for the end of the show where I review a few beers from Frogtown Brewery and Sage Bistro & Brewery brewed by women here in my home of Los Angeles.
Listen now on your preferred streaming platform: Bleav Podcast Network, Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, Stitcher.
Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.
– Ruth Bader Ginsburg
References from the episode:
More on New Albion Brewing’s Suzanne Stern Denison via Beervana here and why we are still talking about New Albion Brewing 40 years later via Food Republic here
One of the first female brewmasters in the United States is Carol Stoudt of Stoudt’s Brewing Company in Adamstown, Pennsylvania, which was founded in 1987. Read more here
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Episode 8: Pub History
What makes a good pub? What does drinking culture tell us about a city’s past? We chat with Pub Historian Liz Garibay, founder of the Chicago Brewseum.
When did the term “pub” first appear? What are some of the oldest pubs in the world? And what exactly makes a good pub? It’s time for some pub history on Episode 8 of Brewing After Hours! You’ll hear from Pub Historian (yes, the ultimate dream job) Liz Garibay, founder of the Chicago Brewseum, the first nonprofit organization to tell the global story of beer. Liz shares what drinking culture can tell us about a city’s past, how Chicago’s beer history has shaped the city and why pubs are just so so so special. We’ll also hear from professionals in the beer industry about what makes a good pub along with their favorite pubs around the globe.
Listen now on your preferred streaming platform: Bleav Podcast Network, Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, Stitcher.
Thank you to our below special guests who shared their stories on the show!
(In order of appearance)
Tyler White, Taproom Manager at Lawless Brewing in North Hollywood, CA
Annie Gilbert, Contributor for Hops News and previously managed a beer shop in Dresden, Germany, and is now based in Ireland.
Leticia Barajas, Marketing & Events Manager at Angel City Breweryin Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Ray Ricky Rivera, founder of Norwalk Brewhouse, and Co-Founder and President of SoCal Cerveceros homebrew club
Terra Marchant, Quality Insurance Technician and Sensory Leader at Trumer Brewing in Berkeley, CA, and Co-Chapter Leader & Marketing Chair of Pink Boots Society San Francisco Bay Chapter.
Kyle Deven, Beertender at Highland Park Brewery and Photographer based in Los Angeles, CA.
Ann Reilly, Executive Director of New York City’s Brewers Guild, President Co-Chair Pink Boots Society NYC Chapter, and Content Manager + Moderator for NYC Women in Beer.
Historic Pubs mentioned include:
Sean’s Bar in Athlone, Ireland
The Brazen Head in Dublin, Ireland
The Bingley Arms in Leeds, England
The White Horse Tavern in Newport, Rhode Island
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For podcast updates, behind the scenes content, brewing tutorials and beer reviews follow along on Instagram at @Flora_Brewing, subscribe to the Flora Brewing YouTube Channel or sign up for Patreon for ad-free content, exclusives, merch and lots more!