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CBI035 - The Meandering Path that Leads to Brewing and Being a Female Brewer with Rebecca Murphy Rebecca is a student in the brewing, distillation, and fermentation program at CBI Tech. She grew up in Michigan and went to Eastern Michigan University to study English Language and English Literature. Although these studies may not seem like the obvious route to a military career, she joined the Army in 2000. Following her time serving in the Army as an engineer and her deployment in Iraq, Rebecca settled in Asheville. Looking for a new direction and following treatment for an Army injury, she trained as a Physical Therapist. Thinking of her career's next step, Rebecca took a completely different path in the brewing industry, working at UpCountry Brewing and AB Tech’s Craft Beverage Institute to hone her craft. Today, Rebecca shares her unique journey from serving her country to finding her passion in the Brewing industry. She discusses her time in the forces, including her best experiences and her most prominent memories from her Iraq deployment. She shares her plans after graduating from CBI and the valuable networking opportunities that have come from the program. She also discusses her experiences as a female in the Brewing Industry and how diversity will benefit the business. This week on Consuming the Craft: Rebecca's time in the army and the best experiences from her service What she remembers most from her deployment in Iraq Why Rebecca chose to settle down in Asheville after leaving the army How Rebecca went from a career in physical therapy to now participating in the CBI program Booze Clues: AsomBroso La Rosa Reposado Rebecca's plans after she graduates from the program The networking opportunities that happen through the CBI program Rebecca's experiences as a woman in the brewing industry Why community is essential in the craft brewing business Finding more rewarding things to do and shifting priorities due to the pandemic How diversity will benefit the craft brewing industry Connect with Rebecca Murphy: UpCountry Brewing UpCountry Brewing on Instagram UpCountry Brewing on Facebook UpCountry Brewing on Twitter This episode is brought to you by… McConnell Farms - Taste the Way You Remember. Enjoy homemade ciders and ice cream made from only the best produce on the market. Visit the McConnell Farms website to learn more about our seasonal inventory and delicious creations you can make with our homegrown produce. Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Consuming the Craft. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Don’t forget to leave us a review to help us reach even more craft beverage enthusiasts!