Scottish women’s beer appreciation groups Glasladies Beer Society and Women in Beer UK have once again joined forces to brew a beer for International Women’s Day.
The collaboration is part of International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD), a global event that seeks to shine a light on women in the beer industry and raise funds for various women’s causes.
Edinburgh’s Moonwake Brewing Co and Glasgow’s Mother Tongue Brewing signed on as partners to brew a lagered cold IPA that showcases new-to-market Dolcita hops from Yakima Chief Hops, alongside NovaLager yeast from Lallemand.
The beer is being launched in Glasgow on Wednesday (11th March), at Inn Deep from 6pm, and in Edinburgh, on Friday, at Victoria Bar. Both events are open to all.
The Inn Deep launch will feature a tap takeover of IWCBD beers from 12 breweries around the UK. “We’re very excited to promote the work of Glasladies Beer Society and all female brewers, hospitality workers, and lovers of beer everywhere,” said manager Sandy MacMillan.
“As an independent beer bar, the best way we can honour International Women’s Day and the women making huge strides in our industry, is by filling our guest taps with the incredible beers brewed for this project and ensuring as many of our customers as possible can enjoy them.
“Organisations like Glasladies Beer Society help highlight the fantastic work of female brewers, but also give power to all women who love a good pint.”
The tap takeover at Inn Deep will also feature the opportunity to meet the brewers from both Moonwake and Mother Tongue, and a chance to win prizes via a lucky dip.
The women taking part in the collaboration brew day
Nix Prabhu, founder of the Glasladies Beer Society, said: “Being part of IWCBD is a great way to highlight the roles that women play in the beer industry, from producers, back-office, hospitality roles, and of course as a huge consumer population.
“This year, it is particularly exciting to be able to feature not only our collab beer, but also many more IWCBD beers from right across the UK. The launch is going to be a fantastic event, and we hope that many will join us.”
In addition, Dolcita Cold IPA will be pouring at several other locations in both cities, making for an interesting pub trail.
Part of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Women In Beer Mentorship Programme, which provides practical assistance to the career development of women in the industry, and also to Women on Wheels, a Glasgow charity that empowers women of all backgrounds and abilities to become confident cyclists.
Shgufta Anwar, from Women on Wheels, said: “Creating safe and welcoming spaces for women and non-binary people to come together to connect, inspire, and learn from one another is invaluable. This is even more important in predominantly male dominated spaces, like cycling and beer brewing.
“We are delighted to have been chosen as this year’s charitable beneficiary for the International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day project.”
