Brewery leaders launch a collective aimed at promoting diversity in the beer industry written and photographed by Jackie Dodd The diversity of beers is seemingly endless, with a range of ingredients finding its way into brew kettles throughout the centuries. The history of craft beer is diverse, too, with contributions from cultures around the globe. This makes the lack of diversity among America’s brewery owners that much more glaring. If asked to conjure an image of a craft-brewery owner, you’re likely to instantly think of a man. A white man, probably with a beard, in a T-shirt and jeans, and…

Stoup Brewing elevates pizza and beer in a Kenmore space Written and photographed by Jackie Dodd In the remains of Kenmore’s Seaplane restaurant rises a pairing of beer and food that resonates like a perfectly sung note. Weiman Maclise and chef Jason Stoneburner brought thoughtful dishes and a gorgeous space to the Kenmore spot that sputtered to a halt in the midst of the Covid crisis. When thoughts of reopening stirred, the team knew a pivot was necessary. Partnering with a local craft brewery to showcase Stoneburner’s thoughtful dishes paired with equally thoughtful beer just made sense. The top choice…