We need your support!  By supporting our festival, you’ll help raise visibility for gender inclusivity and champion a more equal, representative beer community. If you'd like to know more about our sponsorship options, get in touch via this link https://www.womeninbeer.co.uk/contact

Beer Expert of The Year - Sponsored by Yakima Chief Hops Info and submissions on our website https://www.womeninbeer.co.uk/awards

Entrepreneur of The Year - Sponsored by Thomas Fawcett & Sons Malt For someone who has launched or led a successful business in beer, from breweries and bottle shops to service providers or platforms. The winner will demonstrate creativity, measurable growth, and leadership in their venture.

✨Women in Beer Festival✨ WiB Fest is back for its 4th edition, and this time we are taking over Manchester!  If you want to become one of our Venue Partners and host an event showcasing Women in Beer, get in touch and send us an email at festival@womeninbeer.co.uk

Communicator of The Year - Sponsored by Crisp Malt Honouring someone who has made a significant impact by communicating about beer through writing, podcasting, video, PR, education, marketing, or social media. Recognises influence, reach, and clarity of voice. https://www.womeninbeer.co.uk/awards

Rising Star Award - Sponsored by Simpsons Malt Celebrating someone with under 3 years in the beer industry who shows exceptional promise and early impact. Open to all roles, including brewing, marketing, sales, logistics, events, lab work, and more. https://www.womeninbeer.co.uk/awards

Brewer of The Year - Sponsored by SIBA Recognising a professional brewer with more than 3 years of experience who has demonstrated technical excellence, creativity, and leadership within their brewery and the wider industry. Info and submission on our website https://www.womeninbeer.co.uk/awards

✨Women In Beer Awards✨ The time has come to nominate the most talented women in the beer industry! The Women in Beer® Awards are back and are now open to submissions. More info on our website https://www.womeninbeer.co.uk/awards

SAVE THE DATE! The 4th edition of our Women in Beer® festival is coming to you in October. 5 days of events celebrating women in brewing from Tuesday, 20th to Saturday, 24th October 2026. And this year, we are taking WiB Fest on tour, with Manchester as the host city! More info coming soon!

📣 Applications to join the 5th cohort of our mentorship programme are open! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow your career in beer! 🍻 Apply on our website before the 27th of May https://www.womeninbeer.co.uk/mentorship-program

✨MEET OUR MENTEES✨ It's time for another mentee's highlight! Meet Jen Ogle and Eloise Nicholson-Philips 🍻Jen is mentored by Lotte Peplow. 🍻Eloise is mentored by Genevieve Upton Support our mentorship programme in becoming a Patreon patreon.com/WomenInBeerProjects

✨MEET OUR MENTEES✨ It's time for another mentee's highlight! Meet Aimee and Elle. 🍻 Aimee Harbison-Roper is mentored by Lucy Do 🍻Elle Landsborough is mentored by Robyn Bell Support our mentorship programme in becoming a Patreon patreon.com/WomenInBeerProjects

WHAT A DAY!  Last Friday, we were back at Moonwake for IWCBD to brew a Cold IPA in collaboration with Mother Tongue Brewing and The Glasladies Beer Society, and what a day we had!  Keep an eye out for the beer and our launch events in Glasgow and Edinburgh! 👀🍻

We're absolutely over the moon to collaborate with @thornbridge.bsky.social for IWCBD.  Join us on the 16/02 for a day of brewing, tasting, panel discussions ... Book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-womens-collab-brew-day-at-thornbridge-tickets-1980393717921?aff=oddtdtcreator

✨MEET OUR MENTEES✨ Another mentee's highlight! Meet Kinga Kupi and Eban Cole. 🍻 Kinga is mentored by Anna Warneke 🍻Eban is mentored by Georgina Young  Support our mentorship programme in becoming a Patreon www.patreon.com/WomenInBeerProjects

✨MEET OUR MENTEES✨ We're very proud to have welcomed 8 new mentees in our Mentorship Programme. This week, we highlight 2 of them: 🍻 Bethany Allen is mentored by Daisy Turnell from Tipple marketing 🍻Becs Wilderspin is mentored by Tracy Adie  Support our mentorship programme in becoming a Patreon

WE ARE SOLD OUT!  Thanks to everyone who took a ticket for our inaugural Women in Beer Awards, we're absolutely blown away by your support!  Join our waiting list  https://www.citizenticket.com/events/women-in-beer/women-in-beer-awards/

1 WEEK TO GO! Just 1 week before our inaugural Women in Beer Awards ceremony! Don't miss it and join us at Eko Brewery in London on the 28th of October for a fantastic celebration of the women who shape the beer industry. https://www.citizenticket.com/events/women-in-beer/women-in-beer-awards/

2 WEEKS TO GO! Just 2 weeks before our inaugural Women in Beer Awards ceremony! Don't miss it and join us at Eko Taproom in London on the 28th of October for a fantastic celebration of the women who shape the beer industry. https://www.citizenticket.com/events/women-in-beer/women-in-beer-awards/

✨WIB Awards✨ Did you get your ticket for the Awards yet? Join us on the 28th of October at Eko Brewery & Taproom in London for the Women in Beer Awards ceremony, and celebrate the women who shape the beer industry. https://www.citizenticket.com/events/women-in-beer/women-in-beer-awards/

✨WIB Awards✨ Our judging panel has done an incredible work going through more than 280 nominations for the awards, and we are very happy to announce that our shortlist 2025 is out!  Have a look on our website for our awards finalists  https://www.womeninbeer.co.uk/awards

Meet the #WiBAwards25 Judges - Anthony Adedipe Anthony is an owner and co-founder of Eko Brewery. His journey into brewing started in Japan over 15 years ago. Since 2023, Anthony has been running Eko Brewery's award-winning taproom and much loved feature of London's independent beer scene.

Meet the #WiBAwards25 Judges - @daisyturnell.bsky.social  Daisy Turnell is Director and co-owner at Tipple Marketing. Her career has been marked by a passion for craft beer. She's the owner of Craft Beer Newcastle, an experienced beer judge, as well as a guest columnist at Appetite Magazine.

Meet the #WiBAwards25 Judges - Helena Adedipe Helena is an owner and co-founder of Eko Brewery. Working on the marketing for Eko, she has also developed some of Eko beers' unique flavours. She has featured in beer literature, and has worked with SIBA exploring positive work environments in  beer

Meet the #WiBAwards25 Judges - Andy Parker Andy is the founder & owner of Elusive Brewing, a Berkshire based microbrewery best known for its love of everything West Coast and flagship beer Oregon Trail. A former British Guild of Beer Writers Brewer of the Year, Andy has authored two books for CAMRA

Meet the #WiBAwards25 Judges - Jonny Garrett Jonny Garrett is a multi-award-winning author, journalist, filmmaker and podcaster. He’s best known as the cofounder of the Craft Beer Channel. He has written four books, including The Meaning of Beer and A Year in Beer.

Join us on the 28th of October at Eko Brewery & Taproom in London for the Women in Beer Awards ceremony, and celebrate the women who shape the beer industry. Tickets on sale here https://www.citizenticket.com/events/women-in-beer/women-in-beer-awards/

Meet the #WiBAwards25 Judges - Lorraine Copes Lorraine is a multi-award-winning social entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality CIC, established in 2020 to tackle racial inequity in hospitality.

✨WIB Awards✨ "Women in Beer 2025 - Industry Icon" sponsored by @camraofficial.bsky.social  Selected by the judging panel, this award honours a trailblazer whose work, influence, and legacy have shaped the beer industry for the better. An inspiration to others.  https://www.womeninbeer.co.uk/awards

Come an join us at Moonwake Brewery for an exclusive screening of Obakeng Malope's film Beer is Art - Mamogaswa. Tickets are offered either on a pay what you can basis or full price ticket including a welcome drink  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1635053522099?aff=oddtdtcreator