Will Cleveland, a Rochester native and longtime investigative reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, has been covering the western New York beer scene since 2014 — first at the D&C and now through a weekly newsletter. During his time chronicling beer, the Rochester scene has grown to nearly 25 breweries in Monroe County, including 13 in the city of Rochester. Recently, he left the paper to begin a new career as the deputy chief of accountability inspection for the Rochester Police Accountability Board. In his new role, he works with the civilian volunteer board to examine police policies and recommend new policies to create a more equitable system of public safety. He is married with a young son. In his talk, entitled “Rochester Craft Beer: The history and future of the scene,” Cleveland will provide a historical deep dive in Rochester beer, provide predictions about the future, and answer audience questions. He’ll also reflect on his 14-year career at the Democrat and Chronicle and look at the future of journalism.

** THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED*****