The pursuit of under-represented stories and the support of under-represented researchers work hand in hand to strengthen the accuracy and depth of beer history in ways that help us understand the past and imagine the future. In this two part session, we explore the importance of archival research and the growing effort to emphasize stories of often marginalized groups.

First, we hear from historians Doug Hoverson and Jennifer Jordan who will assess some of the possibilities and challenges of archival research in the digital era, including the challenges of using existing archives to uncover the stories of under-represented groups in beer history often marginalized in official archival sources.

Next we introduce an exciting new path into archival research by sharing information about the newly created Beer History Studies Fellowship. In the last few years, the beer industry has seen a growing number of non-profits emerge to financially support technical brewing education for people of color in order to help diversify the brewing industry. And it’s worked. But the field of beer history studies also suffers from a lack of BIPOC academics and it was time to make a change.

We are joined by Liz Garibay, Executive Director of the Beer Culture Center and Lizzie Neary, Associate Director of Research and Academic Programs at the Newberry Library who will discuss the new, groundbreaking Fellowship open to MA or PhD students of color.

THIS SESSION IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY

ADAM HITCHCOCK AND SARAH KAMMERER