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Discussing the challenges faced by women in craft brewing

By Evan Dawson,
Megan Mack, Emmarae Stein
Published February 23, 2022 at 2:20 PM EST
Beers available on tap at a brewery in New Hampshire
Courtesy of University of New Hampshire
Beers available on tap at a brewery in New Hampshire

Fewer than ten percent of Americans in craft brewing are women. The Washington Post reports they have faced harassment and discrimination in the industry. A new festival is designed to focus on supporting women in beer, and bringing more women in the industry. It's called "Brave Brews: Celebrating Women in Craft Beverage." We discuss what it's all about with our guests:

  • Dawn Schulz, owner and CEO of Prison City Brewing
  • Courtney Rae Kasper, visitor experience manager for the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center
  • Jen Newman, CEO of Young Lion Brewing Company
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Evan Dawson
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
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Megan Mack
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
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Emmarae Stein
Emmarae Stein is the production assistant for "Connections with Evan Dawson."
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