The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP) is committed to making the craft beer industry in Pennsylvania safe and welcoming to all. Recent stories of sexism, racism, harassment, assault, and toxic workplaces in our industry reinforce that we have much more work to do. The Brewers of Pennsylvania is prepared to assist any brewery owner, employee in advancing the goals of inclusion, respect and fair treatment for all in our industry. In addition, the Equity and Inclusion Committee continues to develop resources for our members, including a monthly interview series with industry leaders on actionable steps that breweries can take. The future of Pennsylvania craft beer is at stake, and we stand ready to play a leadership role in this effort.
Please check our social media and website for updates on how to access these resources, and note that the Brewers Association have also offered resources to for industry professionals that can be found HERE.
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BOP Equity and Inclusion Committee
Mission: The Equity & Inclusion Fund serves to transform the Pennsylvania Craft Beer industry through creating educational opportunities and grants for people underrepresented in the craft beer industry including people of color, women, people with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. With this fund, we will also create training opportunities and resources around equity and inclusion for members of the Brewers of Pennsylvania.
BOP Equity and Inclusion Committee Members (Current):
- (Chair) Melissa Walter, Love City Brewing
- Marisa Egan, University of the Sciences
- Hannah Gohde, Ship Bottom Brewing
- Devi Jagadesan, Chatty Monks Brewing
- Timothy White, Harris Family Brewery
=> Interested in getting involved? Please contact us.
Code of Conduct:
As announced at the 2021 BOP (Virtual) Annual Meeting, the BOP is proud of our effort to maintain an inclusive and open environment for all members of the BOP.
What’s Brewing:
– The Mash is a monthly video series. The goal for this series is to interview people who are working in and around diversity in craft beer. We want to offer our members approachable, usable information that they can take and implement changes at their brewery.
- June 2022 – Ren Navarro
- May 2021 – Kelly Weiss (Click HERE)
- June 2021 – Shawna Potter (Click HERE)
- July 2021 – Shawna Potter (Click HERE)
- August 2021 – Dave Kushner (Click HERE)
- September 2021 – Day Bracey (Click HERE)
– BOP Equity & Inclusion Foundation – Coming Soon.
In the Works:
- Fundraising for BOP E&I Foundation
- Funding Scholarships / Grants
- The Mash
In the News:
- Brewers of Pennsylvania Receive Diversity & Inclusion Grant from BA for Project D.I.N.E.
