top of page
An exploration of the existence of stereotypes and sexism in the UK brewing industry and culture
ALES &
FEMALES
Women's changing shelf life with beer
From brewers to business partners to barmaids, women have taken on a range of roles throughout history involving different dealings with beer.
This timeline highlights key moments of change for women in the trade in line with finance, families and feminism, from Medieval England to present day.
An ale house scene
Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Sources
Suggested search terms
brewsters, BrewDog, CAMRA, craft beer, feminism, festivals, GBBF, history, infographics, map, marketing, pub culture, real ale, sexism, sommelier, stereotypes
bottom of page