The virtual tasting, which will take place at 7pm on Thursday 3 March, will be hosted by freelance food and drinks writer and bestselling author of 50 Years of CAMRA, Laura Hadland.
CAMRA learn and discover manager Alex Metcalfe said: “More than 50% of the content we commission for our ‘Learn & Discover’ platform, aimed at educating beer lovers and pub-goers about their favourite drink, is contributed by women, demonstrating the powerful voice that women have gained in the beer industry over the last few years.”
Award-winning contributors
Joining Hadland for the virtual tasing, will be Sara Barton from Brewster’s Brewing Company; Becky Kean of Nirvana Brewery; Elly Bell from Durham Brewery; Charlotte Cook of Coalition Brewery and Alesha Ivey from Five Points Brewery.
In addition to the beer box and virtual tasting, which cost £35 for members and £40 for non-members, CAMRA will be promoting the female authors and experts who regularly contribute to its ‘Learn & Discover’ education platform as well as its publishing arm over the coming month.
These include award-winning contributors such as Alison Taffs, Emma Inch, Ruvani De Silva, Katie Mathers, Rachel Hendry, Jane Peyton and Hollie Stephens, among others.
No longer a male pastime
The announcement comes after CAMRA recently launched a consultation into inclusivity, diversity, and equality within the campaign and at its events, in which members and non-members were asked to share experiences and feedback on interactions with the organisation.
Metcalfe added: “Beer is no longer a male pastime, and the female contribution to the beer industry must be celebrated and promoted every day of the year, not just on International Women’s Day.”
