Craft Beer & Autism Awareness – A Conversation with Autism Society San Diego | Capital of Craft

How can breweries and taprooms create more welcoming spaces for families and individuals with autism? In this episode of Capital of Craft, we sit down with Shahriar Afshar, Executive Director of the Autism Society San Diego, to discuss the challenges autism families face when trying to enjoy public spaces—and how breweries can take small, meaningful steps toward inclusivity.Shahriar shares insights from his personal experience as a special needs parent, the simple accommodations that can make a world of difference, and the ways breweries can foster a more inclusive, autism-friendly environment. From sensory-conscious settings to hosting Autism Happy Hours, we explore actionable ways for the beer industry to better serve this growing community.💡 Topics Covered in This Episode:The challenges autism families face in public spacesHow breweries can make small changes for big impactTraining staff to be more autism-awareThe power of patience and understandingPartnering with the Autism Society for community events