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Founders Brewing Faces Scrutiny in Discrimination Lawsuit
Founders Brewing Co. is facing widespread media exposure following a leaked transcript of a deposition in a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Michigan brewery.
The media attention comes at a time when the craft brewing industry is working to overcome an image of being slow to diversify its workforce as the industry grows.
The deposition was taken in a lawsuit which claims that Founders tolerated “a racist internal corporate culture.” Full story here.
The 2020 Pink Boots Blend Available for Pre-order
The Pink Boots Society, a volunteer organization dedicated to providing education and opportunities for women in the brewing industry, has announced its 2020 Pink Boots Blend of hops is now available for pre-order. In partnership with Yakima Chief Hops and The Country Malt Group, members of the Pink Boots Society evaluated and selected freshly harvested raw hops to create the 2020 Pink Boots Blend. The hop varieties will be produced in T-90 Pellets and will be ready to use for Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day on March 8, 2020, around the world. The blend will be available to all commercial brewers, with $3 per pound donated back to Pink Boots Society. Those funds contribute to Pink Boots Society’s robust scholarship program, used to elevate their mission to assist, inspire, and encourage members to advance their careers through education. Pre-sale ends December 15, 2019. For more details, visit our website.
Via Pink Boots Society