Happy Sekanka
Happy Sekanka is a South African brewmaster. She is currently the brewmaster at the all-women brewery, Oakes Brew House, created by Thea Blom.[1]
Biography
Sekanka is from the Limpopo province.[2] She never imagined she would become a brewer, and at one time, hated the taste of beer.[1] Sekanka was recruited to work at Oakes Brew House by Thea Blom, who had been her manager at a previous restaurant also owned by Blom.[3] She was taught how to brew beer by Delia Bailey, a microbiologist and co-owner of Oakes Brew House.[2]
Like many women in brewing, Sekanka has faced gender and racial stereotypes in the industry, where some men are surprised a black woman is making their beer.[2]
References
- ^ a b Cotterell, Gareth (15 July 2016). "South African Women Making it Big in the World of Brewing". CNBC Africa. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ a b c Taylor, Darren (4 December 2014). "South Africa's 'All-Girl' Brewery Wins Fans". VOA. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^ Ho, Ufrieda (3 June 2015). "On the Hop: Blondes are Easy, Brew". Times Live. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
External links
- Happy Brewmaster (Eyewitness News video)