![]() Meg and I agreed to make an Brut IPA because of its aroma, effervescence, and-most importantly to me-the lack of bitterness. I was also eager to add packaging design to my repertoire and design art for the beer can that would champion my bold and colorful aesthetic. Although I've never been a beer fan (I'm a whiskey/bourbon girl), I was excited to partner with women for the fest and to create a customized craft beverage that would appeal to both avid beer drinkers and non-beer drinkers alike. I was partnered with Meg Evans, the head brewer at Rock Bottom Brewery in Homestead, PA and we had our first meeting, along with her assistant brewer Lauren, in May 2018. Due to the lack of Black-ownership in the craft industry in Pittsburgh specifically, and to directly involve the thriving Black arts community in the city, 25 Black artists and entrepreneurs were invited to directly collaborate on beverages with local breweries. ![]() ![]() Over 40 Black-owned breweries and spirit brands were expected to commune in Pittsburgh on Augto celebrate Black ownership in an industry that is severely lacking proper marginalized representation. In early 2018 I was invited by the Drinking Partners, a podcast I guested on previously, and Black Brew Culture to be an official collaborator for the inaugural Fresh Fest 2018, the nation's first Black brewery festival. ![]()
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