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Oct. 11, 2025, 4:45 a.m. ET
Some women working in beer say they must work harder to make their voices heard, but say the industry is changing for the better.
Angela Harris, a quality assurance manager at Terrapin Brew Company's beer lab in Athens, Georgia, told USA TODAY that it's important for her to see women in the industry, and to create an inclusive culture for other women, too.
Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald Via USA TODAY NetworkAngela Harris, a quality assurance manager at Terrapin Brew Company's beer lab in Athens, Georgia, told USA TODAY that it's important for her to see women in the industry, and to create an inclusive culture for other women, too.
Angela Harris, a quality assurance manager, and Caitlyn Moss, a quality assurance technician, at Terrapin Brew Company's beer lab cheers in Athens, Georgia, Oct. 9, 2025.
Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald Via USA TODAY NetworkAngela Harris, a quality assurance manager, at work in Terrapin Brew Company's beer lab in Athens, Georgia, Oct. 7, 2025.
Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald Via USA TODAY NetworkCaitlyn Moss, a quality assurance technician, at Terrapin Brew Company's beer lab pours a Hopsecutioner IPA in the tap room in Athens, Georgia, Oct. 9, 2025.
Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald Via USA TODAY NetworkA Terrapin Wake and Bake Stout and Terrapin Hopsecutioner at the Terrapin taproom in Athens, Georgia, Oct. 7, 2025. A collaboration with local Athens coffee roaster Jittery Joe's Coffee Wake and Bake has been an Athens favorite for over 20 years.
Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald Via USA TODAY NetworkAngela Harris, a quality assurance manager, at Terrapin Brew Company's beer lab hands out a Terrapin Hopsecutioner IPA in Athens, Georgia, Oct. 9, 2025.
Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald Via USA TODAY NetworkAngela Harris, a quality assurance manager, at Terrapin Brew Company's beer lab speaks with staff on the production line in Athens, Georgia, Oct. 7, 2025.
Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald Via USA TODAY NetworkFreshly pored Terrapin Hopsecutioner IPA in the tap room in Athens, Georgia, Oct. 9, 2025.
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