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]

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
  1. Cotterell, Gareth (15 July 2016). "South African Women Making it Big in the World of Brewing". CNBC Africa. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  2. Taylor, Darren (4 December 2014). "South Africa's 'All-Girl' Brewery Wins Fans". VOA. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  3. Ho, Ufrieda (3 June 2015). "On the Hop: Blondes are Easy, Brew". Times Live. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
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