2025's Top Picks for Women-Owned Breweries in the US & Beyond

Looking for your next brewery adventure? 🍺 Join me as I highlight the best women-owned breweries to visit in 2025! From the Northeast to the Southwest and even across the pond, this episode takes you on a virtual tour of breweries that combine exceptional beer with inspiring stories of innovation, community, and sustainability.

Discover where to sip on world-famous beers like Heady Topper, taste creative collaborations like Native Land, and experience taprooms brimming with personality. Plus, hear how these breweries are making a difference in the craft beer industry and their communities.

🎧 Tune in now to start planning your 2025 brewventures! And don’t miss a special teaser about an upcoming travel guide to help you explore even more must-visit breweries.

Show Notes

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The top women-owned breweries to visit in the US and beyond in 2025.
• Inspiring stories of brewery founders, including their missions and unique approaches to beer.
• Which breweries offer family-friendly and pet-friendly spaces, food options, and special events.
• Highlights of standout beers to add to your must-try list, including fun names and can art!

Featured Breweries:

• The Alchemist (VT) – Home of the iconic Heady Topper.
• Lady Justice Brewing (CO) – Supporting nonprofits with every pint.
• Bow & Arrow Brewing (NM) – Blending Indigenous heritage with bold beer styles.
• Lost Coast Brewery (CA) – Pioneering craft beer with flair and creativity.
• Plus many more incredible women-owned breweries across the US, UK, and Germany!

Special Mentions:

• Support Recovery Efforts in Asheville, NC: Many breweries were impacted by Hurricane Helene. Contribute to the GoFundMe campaigns to help this vibrant beer community rebuild.
• Help Keeping Together Brewery (Santa Fe, NM): Founder Averie Swanson is overcoming a significant setback and needs community support to bring her dream brewery to life.

What’s Brewing Next?

• A sneak peek at my upcoming travel guide, packed with brewery itineraries, travel tips, and planning tools to make your 2025 beer adventures unforgettable.
• Share your thoughts: Should this become a series? Let me know if you’d like episodes by region or state—and don’t forget to tag me with your favorite women-owned breweries!

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• GoFundMe for Keeping Together Brewery: Help Here
• Hurricane Helene Relief Fund for Asheville Breweries:
• Pouring For Neighbors Zillicoah GoFundMe
• Join the Waiting List for the Travel Guide:

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• Instagram: @GirlsTalkingBeer
• Website: Girls Talking Beer

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This episode of Girls Talking Beer includes content created with the assistance of AI tools. While these tools were used to brainstorm ideas, streamline research, or refine language, all final content was reviewed, edited, and approved by me to ensure accuracy, authenticity, and alignment with my brand's values. As always, the opinions and insights shared are my own.

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Are you ready to unlock the secrets behind beer and separate fact from fiction? In this episode of the Girls Talking Beer Podcast, we’re debunking 15 of the most common beer myths that might just blow your mind. 🍺

From the truth about light and dark beers to whether craft beer really gives you a hangover, we’re breaking it all down in a fun, approachable way. Whether you’re new to craft beer or a seasoned enthusiast, this episode will leave you sipping with confidence.

🎙️ What You’ll Learn:

• Why foam on your beer isn’t a bad thing (and why it actually makes your beer better!)
• The real reason beer becomes skunky (hint: it’s not temperature changes)
• Why dark beers aren’t always "heavy" and lagers aren’t all "fizzy and yellow"
• The truth about calories, carbs, and hoppy bitterness
• And much more!

Tune in to debunk the myths and enjoy your beer like a true connoisseur. Cheers! 🍻

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This episode of Girls Talking Beer includes content created with the assistance of AI tools. While these tools were used to brainstorm ideas, streamline research, or refine language, all final content was reviewed, edited, and approved by me to ensure accuracy, authenticity, and alignment with my brand's values. As always, the opinions and insights shared are my own.

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"Winter Warmers: How Vikings, the Middle Ages, and the Midwest Shaped Seasonal Brews"

As the temperatures drop, it’s time to warm up with a pint of seasonal winter beer! In this episode of Girls Talking Beer, we’re diving into the rich history of winter warmers—a beloved seasonal beer style that’s perfect for the holidays. From the Vikings’ sacred brews to English wassailing traditions and the Midwest’s own beer culture, we’ll explore the fascinating evolution of these winter brews.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• What makes a beer a "winter warmer" and what to expect from the style.
• How the Vikings, Middle Ages, and English traditions influenced modern winter beer.
• The role of the American Midwest in shaping today’s winter beer culture, including iconic brews like Great Lakes Christmas Ale.
• Fun beer pairings for the holiday season to enjoy with your winter warmer.

Plus, discover some classic winter beers to try, from Samuel Smith’s Winter Welcome to Deschutes Jubelale and Shiner Cheer!

Grab your cozy sweater and pour yourself a pint—it’s time to celebrate winter with a beer in hand.

👉 Don't forget to subscribe, and grab your Craft Beer Confidence Guide at GirlsTalkingBeer.com/Confidence to take your beer knowledge to the next level!

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Girls Talking Beer is a podcast dedicated to empowering women to explore and enjoy the world of craft beer.

This episode of Girls Talking Beer includes content created with the assistance of AI tools. While these tools were used to brainstorm ideas, streamline research, or refine language, all final content was reviewed, edited, and approved by me to ensure accuracy, authenticity, and alignment with my brand's values. As always, the opinions and insights shared are my own.

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