By Taraya Middleton First-Year Brewmaster Student If you were to walk into the classroom containing the current first-year cohort of beer students, the sixth since the brew program started, you would assume that there’s no gender diversity to be found at all - but there is. Tucked way back in the corner, sit two girls out of a class of 32, quietly observing and absorbing the information taught through lectures, labs, and practical hands-on experience in the college’s teaching brewery. Often times, you can find these two sitting together in and out of class and joining forces for any required group work. It’s not a safety-in-numbers sort of thing that brings these two together. The rest of the class has been accepting and welcoming of the two women. It is more a matter of ease and comfort that guides their affiliation. After all, when the talk about farting and other bodily functions inevitably crops up during class, it’s easier to sit at the back, roll the...
An online beer magazine started and overseen by Olds College Brewmaster and Brewery Operations students. It was launched in 2019 to highlight the skills and experiences of the students. The magazine serves as a focal point for people working in the industry and for those looking for more information on the Alberta craft beer scene.