In honor of Women’s History Month, female brewery representatives from breweries spanning the Midwest are teaming up for a variety of events and specialty releases. The initiative will bring awareness of females in the male-dominated craft beer industry while also raising funds for Milwaukee-based Sojourner Family Peace Center.
Last year, the effort was led by five female industry representatives supporting 11 events, raising $2,119. This year’s goal is set at $4,000 and the breweries will match donations (up to $2,000). Through March 31, the second-annual special Women’s History Month initiative includes 23 special events hosted throughout Wisconsin.
“As more awareness is raised, the more participants we have leading this charge allowing us to continue to grow, expand and command attention in our industry,” says Julianna Pierandozzi, sales representative of 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. and co-founder of the Women’s History Month initiative , in a press release. “With the dual purpose initiative – awareness for females in the industry and fundraising for a worthy cause – we are encouraged by the support, growth and camaraderie.”
The 2023 Women’s History Month participating breweries and female representatives include:
3 Sheeps Brewing Co. (Sheboygan) – Julianna Pierandozzi, Sales Representative
Bell’s Brewery* (Comstock, Mich.) and New Belgium Brewing Company (Fort Collins, Colo.) – Clare Twietmeyer, Sales Representative
Eagle Park Brewing Company (Milwaukee) – Holly Ditchcreek, Sales Representative
Great Lakes Brewing Co. (Cleveland, Ohio) – Breanne Berger, Sales Representative
Indeed Brewing Company (Minneapolis, Minn./Milwaukee) – Kylen Eberlein, Sales Representative
New Barons Brewery Cooperative (Milwaukee) – Heidi Dalibor, Owner
Revolution Brewing (Chicago, Ill.) – Maggie Skinner, Sales Representative
Surly Brewing Co. (Minneapolis, Minn.) – Jennifer Durkin, Sales Representative
From happy hours to release parties, check out the Women’s History Month events:
March 2 – Izzy Hops Swig & Nosh at 2311 N. Murray Avenue, Milwaukee
March 2 – Red Lion Pub at 1850 N. Water Street, Milwaukee
March 5 – Ray’s Growler Gallery at 8930 W. North Avenue, Wauwatosa
March 8 – International Women’s Day – Station 6 at 6800 W Becher Street, West Allis
March 9 – Milwaukee Burger Company at 6421 S. 27th Street, Franklin
March 9 – Palomino Bar at 2491 S. Superior Street, Milwaukee
March 12 – Saint Bibiana at 1327 E. Brady Street, Milwaukee
March 12 – Sugar Maple at 441 E. Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee
March 15 – Comet Cafe at 1947 N. Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee
March 15 – Crafty Cow at 2675 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee
March 16 – Von Trier at 2235 N. Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee
March 21 – Wisconsin On Tap at N88 W16521 Main Street, Menomonee Falls
March 22 – Ferch’s Crafthouse Grille at 418 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa
March 22 – Inventors Brewpub at 435 N. Lake Street, Port Washington
March 23 – New Barons Brewing Cooperative at 2018 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee
March 26 – Elwood’s Liquor & Tap at 1111 N. Water Street, Milwaukee
March 27 – The Brass Tap at 7808 W. Layton Avenue Greenfield
March 28 – Bad Moon Saloon at 4035 S. Clement Avenue, Milwaukee
March 29 – Three Lion’s Pub at 4515 N. Oakland Avenue, Shorewood
March 29 – Reunion Restaurant at 6610 W. Greenfield Avenue, West Allis
March 30 – Crafty Cow at 2675 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee
March 31 – Three Cellars at N72 W13400 Lund Lane, Menomonee Falls
The Women’s History Month brewer’s initiative benefits Sojourner Family Peace Center, based in Milwaukee. It is largest nonprofit provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services in Wisconsin. Donations can also be made online at www.familypeacecenter.org/donate.