Beth Demmon

beer

The Craft Beer Community Is Highlighting Its Diversity In a New Twitter Campaign

After a virulently racist email was sent to a Black beer writer suggesting she didn't belong in the industry, the beer world is rallying around her online.
Beth Demmon
9.11.19
Culture

Twenty Years Later, '10 Things I Hate About You' Is More Relevant Than You'd Expect

Despite its flaws, the film marked a turning point for feminism and female representation in teen rom-coms.
Beth Demmon
3.29.19
beer

Brewery Faces Backlash for Mocking MLK's 'I Have a Dream' Speech to Sell Black Beer

In a now-deleted apology on Facebook, the brewer described himself as a "stupid stupid man, but [...] not a racist."
Beth Demmon
3.7.19
brewery

Women-Only Craft Beer Forum Shut Down By Men’s Rights Activist

Ting Su, co-founder of Eagle Rock Brewery and host of the event, now finds herself needing to raise money for a legal defense fund.
Beth Demmon
10.19.18
beer

Meet TRAPPIST, a Grindcore Band Dedicating Its Music and Message Entirely to Craft Beer

"There’s 40,000 grind bands out there who have entire albums where every song is about either zombies or gore... At least beer is fucking real."
Beth Demmon
8.3.18

'Glitter Beers' Are Here to Make (or Ruin) Your Day

Sure, beer is great, but have you tried peeing glitter?
Beth Demmon
3.1.18
beer

Owner of Queer, Black-Owned Brewery Says 'White Supremacy' Led to Its Closure

During its six-month tenure, Black Star Line Brewery faced death threats, numerous break-ins, and complicated financial woes.
Beth Demmon
1.25.18