A new task force addresses sexism in San Diego's craft beer industry

On May 11, Brienne Allan, a brewer from Massachusetts, turned to Instagram after a bad day at work. While she was on the job, two men had questioned her expertise, and she wondered if other women in the craft beer industry had similar experiences. It turns out they had. Thousands of stories poured in, ranging from sexism to racism to sexual assault. San Diego was mentioned more than once, and Jacob McKean, the CEO of Modern Times, stepped down amid numerous allegations. Two months later, the industry is still working on the issue. Nichole Sykes is a veteran of the industry who has written about her experiences in the Union-Tribune. Veronica Beverly works at the Tap Room and is a member of a newly formed task force.