Hop Forward Society

A volunteer-driven initiative that works in the pursuit of a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible Alberta craft beer industry🍻 #hopforwardab

[The Establishment Brewing Company @estbrew]

We're stoked to be hosting the first meet-up of @hopforwardab's IBU TOO, a beer social group specifically for racialized/BIPOC women on Nov. 16th.

Register here: https://t.co/E8NZSPZF4A

Come for the beer, stay for the social connection!

[Gateway to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Hub @GatewaytoEDI]

📽 GEDI Hub Testimonial Video: @hopforwardab

Discover how we supported Hop Forward Society's members in building & expanding their #EDI knowledge and capacity!

"We would highly recommend GEDI services to other businesses." - Sharon Ruyter, Co-Chair

https://t.co/jLGUSPpQgj

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

Introducing IBU TOO: A social beer meet-up for racialized women! Come for the beer, stay for the social connection!

Join us for the first meetup- a beer and cheese tasting at @estbrew on Nov 16, 7pm - 9pm.

https://t.co/iMFHLx4gaC

#hopforwardab #hopforwardsociety #deiainbeer

[MentorAbilityAB @MentorAbilityAB]

What an amazing evening last nights’ Cheers to Inclusion event was!
New & existing Employer Mentors gathered w/ service providers in #YYC to collaborate, connect & CHEERS to creating more equitable workforces for persons w/disabilities!
THANK YOU @annexales for hosting us!
#DEAM

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

Next up, we have our annual general meeting! Register for free to learn more about us, what we’ve been up to this year, our first ever grant recipients, and more! Open to everyone and a nice intro to our org if you’ve been curious! https://t.co/EiKleQ9s1G

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

First up, we’re looking to add two new members to our team. An events and initiatives chair and a marketing and comms co-chair! Learn more and apply if you like cool people and beer: https://t.co/ELpqe5w68R

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

We can’t believe it’s been almost a year since we registered as a society! That means as we wrap up a year of learning and growth we have business to take care of! Here are two upcoming Hop Forward opportunities for you:

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

Introducing our DEIA Lunch & Learn Series!
We’re hosting 4 informative sessions this spring to increase your understanding and knowledge of fundamental diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility issues.

1st Up: Anti-Racism 101, April 6
Register 👉🏽 https://t.co/xDLuESXuPQ

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

Last call to apply for our $1,000 Seasonal Brew Grant. Today at 11:59 pm is the deadline to apply for our biannual grant. Our committee will be selecting one individual to receive the Seasonal Brew Grant by the end of April.

Apply now: https://t.co/eGhnEQNQHd

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

Beer Club is this week! Don’t miss your first chance to hang out with some seriously cool beer folks, learn about beer, and drink some tasty Alberta brewed beers. Buy your tickets here: https://t.co/bAHhwfAXwU

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

Introducing our DEIA Lunch & Learn Series!
We’re hosting 4 informative sessions this spring to increase your understanding and knowledge of fundamental diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility issues.
1st up: Anti-Racism 101, April 6

Register 👉🏼https://t.co/xDLuESXuPQ

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

🗓️ Our Seasonal Brew Grant deadline is March 31

Our annual grant is open for applications until the end of the month. This grant is funded by our members and can be applied to any vocation in the craft beer industry.

https://t.co/eGhnEQNQHd

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

The first rule of a beer club is you have to buy tickets to beer club!

Our community meetup for beer lovers (and aspiring sippers too) is March 31! Come cheers to impactful change and tasty brews: https://t.co/bAHhwfAXwU

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

Welcome to The Hop Forward Beer Club! Join us for our first community meetup for beer lovers (and aspiring ones too)! @SherbrookeLiq and @collective_beer are on beer supply duty; all you have to do is sip, learn, & enjoy! Learn more and register here: https://t.co/bAHhwfSyVu

[7 degrees @7degreeswine]

In stock! From Calgary, Establishment Brewing Brave Noise Pale Ale. Hazy, hop-forward Pale Ale, with notes of orange and pineapple. Soft, creamy mouthfeel. 4.5% abv. Proceeds donated to The Hop Forward Society. @estbrew #yegbeer @hopforwardab

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

Our friends at @estbrew just released the @BraveNoiseBeer Pale Ale with proceeds going to the Hop Forward Society! Helping us foster inclusion, accessibility, equity, and diversity throughout the Alberta brewing and hospitality industries!
Let’s 🙌🏽 make 👏🏾 some 📢 noise! 👏🏾

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

Have you heard of @BraveNoiseBeer? It’s a global collabrew created to help foster diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility for women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ2S+ community members within the beer industry. How 👏🏾 cool 👏🏽 is 👏🏿 that?! 👏🏾 #hopforwardab #abbeer #diversityinbeer

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

Canada Malting is one of the premier suppliers of malt in North America 🌾 Along with their distribution partner, @countrymalt, they are active within the craft beer community and are integral partners in making craft beer in Alberta more diverse, accessible, and equitable 🙌🏽

[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

We are a 100% volunteer run society and our grants and initiatives rely on the support of our members and community partners generous donations and sponsorships ❤️
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[Hop Forward Society @hopforwardab]

Thanks to the generous kickstart contribution from our friends at @canadamaltingco, the Hop Forward Society is able to offer our grants program in 2021 👏🏽👏🏾👏🏼