This week we traverse the boundaries of American craft beer. When the craft beer movement kicked off stateside in the 1960s, it was led by outsiders searching for flavours big beer couldn’t offer. Now craft has become so popular that it’s the number one choice for beer in the US. Our guide through modern American beer is Alex Ganum, founder of Upright Brewing, a small craft brewery in Portland. Alex expresses himself as a brewer using all the world around him has to offer, from Oregon’s abundant hops and herbs to its thriving music scene. Is this local direction the way forward for craft beer or is Alex now an outsider? Closer to home, we meet a group working hard to start another revolution within beer. Liz and Linda from Pink Boots Society talk us through their fight to make sure women are given fair opportunities within the beer industry.

Useful Links

Upright Brewing, Portland

http://www.uprightbrewing.com/

Pink Boots Society Benelux

https://www.instagram.com/pbsbenelux/

Pink Boots Society

https://www.pinkbootssociety.org/

Beer drank on the show (Alex's choice);

De Ranke XX-Bitter

http://www.deranke.be/en/bier/xx-bitter

Schlenkerla Oak Smoke Doppelbock

https://www.schlenkerla.de/rauchbier/sorten/schlenkerlaeichee.html

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