Sharp’s Brewery celebrated its female employees on International Women’s Day and created a special one-off beer.
Women work across all sectors of the business at Sharp’s, in roles from brand management and human resources, to events and brewing.
On Tuesday, 15 of Sharp’s female employees got together in Rock to brew a small-batch beer — a pale ale with added berries and other fruits.
This brew was part of a wider event, the International Collaborative Brew Day, in which female brewers from across the world brewed a special beer to celebrate International Women’s Day.
The team at Sharp’s brought in their favourite fruit to mash into the brew, a 4.5% ABV pale ale, which will be ready and on sale in a few weeks (in mini casks from the brewery shop, and at select outlets in Cornwall on draught).
As well as brewing, there was a full day of activity on site, including an International Women’s Day quiz, and a panel discussion on women in the beer industry.
Nina Griggs, HR business partner at Sharp’s, said: “International Women’s Day was our opportunity to celebrate together our inspirational female colleagues from across the business. It was brilliant to work as a team to brew and name our very own beer.
“It was a memorable day with lots of interesting conversation as well as some great opportunities to connect with people in various roles and celebrate our inspirational women. We can’t wait to taste our beer!”
Head brewer, Aaron McClure, added: “We were delighted to take part in the International Women’s Collaborative Brew Day for International Women’s Day 2022.
“The beer brewed is a 4.5% ABV mixed fruit pale ale, with a base of extra pale malt and wheat to create a light-coloured beer with a crisp mouthfeel. The New World hops and assorted freshly squeezed fruits give notes of citrus and berry.
“The day was a great success, which rightly recognised and celebrated the women in our brewing industry and within Sharp’s Brewery. The beer will be packaged into cask and released in a few weeks’ time.”
