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An exploration of the existence of stereotypes and sexism in the UK brewing industry and culture
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Pubs become more female-friendly for drinkers and owners
16 August 2015
More than half of the women asked now say they visit the pub on a regular basis, according to new CAMRA research
Volunteer uses 'uncondoned' language at CAMRA festival
13 August 2015
The man was heard loudly expressing his 'disappointment' at the absence of 'exotic girls' at this year's Great British Beer Festival
‘Interesting and exotic’ brews at the Great British Beer Festival welcome more women to beer
12 August 2015
The editor of CAMRA's annual Good Beer Guide believes the "tremendous choice" available today is why women are turning to beer
New all-women microbrewery gets stand at Scottish craft festival
8 August 2015
This microbrewery is only two years old but the women who run it will be taking up a stall amongst some of Scotland's best craft brewers
Women real ale drinkers 'in slight decline' after 2013 leap
6 August 2015
CAMRA told ALES & FEMALES their most recent survey shows a slight decline in female real ale drinkers, just two years after they more than doubled
Britain’s first brewster festival to return for third year
31 July 2015
FEM.ALE festival in Norwich is the first beer event in Britain which is solely dedicated to women who brew and is set to return after two successful years
Craft industry leading the way with women and beer, says top blogger
24 July 2015
Pete Brown thinks the way to get more women to drink beer isn't by specifically targeting them, but by taking gender out the equation altogether
Everyday Sexism founder calls for end to 'sexist' beer marketing
19 July 2015
Laura Bates says it's time for beer companies to 'wake up and move on' from selling their products using traditional stereotypes of men and women
Beer sommelier shares 'sexist stories from CAMRA festivals'
10 July 2015
You won't believe some of the comments that were reportedly made to these women at a variety of festivals organised by CAMRA
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