Addressing Sexism - The Women's Panel

Published: June 8, 2021, 8 a.m.

b'The brewing industry internationally was faced with a crisis last month after stories about sexism, harassment and assault from women in the US industry went viral.\\n\\nNotch Brewing Co. production manager Brienne Allan shared stories from women all over the US, and it quickly spread here, prompting wider discussions in the Australian and New Zealand industries about diversity, inclusion and creating safe workplaces.\\n\\nAustralian Brews News senior journalist Clare Burnett spoke to some prominent women in the Australian and New Zealand brewing industries, including Kylie Lethbridge, general manager of the IBA, Sabrina Kunz, executive director of the Brewers Guild of New Zealand, and Tiff Waldron, president of Pink Boots Society Australia, about the issue in the AU/NZ context, and what we as an industry can do about it.\\n\\n\\nPodcast with Brienne Allen of Notch Brewing in the US\\n\\n\\nCheck out the Crack the Ceiling podcast with Tiff Waldron\\n\\nIBA members can find resources in the Health and Wellbeing section of its website\\n\\n\\nWomen in the industry can find out more about Pink Boots Australia, which aims to support and facilitate the education of women in the brewing industry, here.\\n\\nThe Brewers Guild of New Zealand has launched a resource page.\\n\\n\\nFor any suggestions, comments or queries, email any of the following:\\n\\nKylie Lethbridge - kylie.lethbridge@iba.org.au\\nTiff Waldron - tiffany@beergirlbites.com \\nSabrina Kunz - sabrina@brewersguild.org.nz\\nClare Burnett - clare@brewsnews.com.au\\n\\nOur partners\\n\\nRadio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt, who we are thrilled to announce are back supporting us for another year of conversations. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner - and our premium podcasting partner - Cryer Malt is proud sponsor of this conversion and the Radio Brews News channel.\\n\\nEvery guest on Beer is a Conversation receives a new piece of exclusive merch - a branded Yeti Rambler mug, thanks to our good friends at Yeti.\\n\\nIf you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by:\\n\\n\\nSponsoring the show\\n\\n\\nReviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service\\n\\nEmailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts'