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New film tells story of Minnesota’s first Black woman to become a head brewer
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Anna Nguyen , as published by Sahan Journal
· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the film and Smith's story are available from Sahan Journal, which has more information about her experiences and achievements in the industry.
A new film is being made about a notable figure in Minnesota's brewing industry. The subject of the film is Bri Smith, who holds a significant position at Modist Brewing Co. As head brewer, Smith's daily tasks include managing production and supporting her team.
She also works to resolve any issues that arise during the brewing process. Further details about the film and Smith's story are available from Sahan Journal, which has more information about her experiences and achievements in the industry.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A new film is being made about a notable figure in Minnesota's brewing industry. The subject of the film is Bri Smith, who holds a significant position at Modist Brewing Co. As head brewer, Smith's…
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