Don’t forget. Today is National Black Brewers Day. It’s a day dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Black brewers and brewery owners to the craft beer industry. It’s a celebration led by the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A). There are a series of activities in honor of Oct 10th. The day serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of diversity in brewing and amplify the stories of Black brewers nationwide.
When
October 10, 2024 (TODAY!)
Where
Events and initiatives will take place across various communities in the United States, both in-person at breweries and online, creating opportunities for all breweries and consumers to join the celebration.
Activities on National Black Brewers Day
NB2A Taproom at GABF: The NB2A will host a special taproom at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver today (October 10). This event will highlight the beers of ten Black-owned breweries, and educating attendees on National Black Brewers Day.
GABF Afterparty: The NB2A and Spangalang Brewery will host the GABF afterparty and celebrate National Black Brewers Day on October 10th from 7 pm until 12 am. RSVP here!
Black is Beautiful Volume 2: The open-ended beer collaboration builds on the success of Black is Beautiful Volume 1, to support the NB2A’s work to develop and grow Black brewers nationwide. The NB2A calls on all breweries to join the movement and continue the work that was committed to with Black is Beautiful Vol. 1.
Local Events: Breweries across the country were invited to host open houses, tastings and community celebrations to celebrate the day and highlight Black-owned businesses in their areas.
Social Media Support for National Black Brewers Day: The NB2A released a downloadable social media toolkit containing graphics, captions and hashtags so breweries and consumers could support awareness of National Black Brewers Day.
Commemorative T-shirt: The NB2A created special limited-edition shirts in honor of National Black Brewers Day that can be purchased here.
About National Black Brewers Day
National Black Brewers Day, first celebrated in 2022, was established to recognize the often-overlooked contributions of Black brewers throughout history. The day honors Theodore Mack, Sr., the first African American to own a nationally distributed beer brand. His work with Peoples Beer, which opened the doors for future generations of Black brewers. The event aims to foster greater inclusion and support for Black brewery owners and those aspiring to join the craft beer industry.
Why It Matters
National Black Brewers Day is a significant moment to highlight the systemic barriers Black brewers have faced in the industry, as well as celebrate the progress being made toward a more inclusive brewing community and the growth of Black brewers. Earlier this year, the NB2A’s State of the Black Brewer report showed a production increase among Black breweries, despite the broader craft beer industry being down year over year. The NB2A’s efforts this year are designed to not only celebrate, but also provide resources and opportunities for future Black brewers.
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