For many years, the beer and spirits industries were completely dominated by men. Male distributors sold products made by male brewers and distillers to bars, restaurants, and liquor stores that were typically owned by—you guessed it!—men. Thankfully, that’s shifting. Though there’s still a great deal of room for change and inclusion in theses industries as a whole, more women than ever before are getting involved in production or beer and spirits, as well as sales and purchasing.

Throughout the month of March, Women’s Beer And Spirits Collective—a group of women brewers, distillers, reps, and other beverage industry professionals—is partnering with a wide variety of bars and restaurants from all over the region to put on more than 20 events that will celebrate Women’s Month and raise funds for a variety of female-focused organizations in the process. The group is also putting on a number of events at Madison, Green Bay, and Appleton establishments in March.

Some standout Milwaukee-area happenings from the multi-site Women’s Month celebration include a tiki/luau-themed pop-up at Station No. 6 on March 4, a “Loud As Helles” beer release at New Barons on March 6, and a March 18 “Pitch A Friend” event at Uncle Buck’s. All the events are rooted in a sense of collaboration, inclusion, and support for deserving organizations that advance women’s rights.

In addition to the events, many businesses will also offer recurring week- or month-long promotions that will raise funds for a variety of causes. Check out the schedule of events and the list of nearby businesses participating in Women’s Month fundraisers below. Follow Women’s Beer And Spirits Collective on Instagram and Facebook for more info about specific events and promotions.

Milwaukee Area Participants

March 1 — Sugar Maple
March 3 — The Brass Tap
March 4 — Station No. 6
March 5 — Dugout 54
March 5 — 3rd Street Market Hall
March 6 — New Barons Co-Op
March 8 — New Fashioned
March 8 — Busby’s
March 10 — Dugout 54
March 11 — Ferch’s
March 12 — Ray’s Bar
March 13 — Dugout 54
March 18 — Uncle Buck’s
March 20 — Dugout 54
March 20 — Walker’s Pint
March 21 — BJ’s Crafty Tap
March 21 — Bad Moon Saloon
March 25 — Highland House
March 28 — Crafty Cow MKE
March 31 — Burnhearts

Month-long Donations

3rd Street Market Hall
Camino (both locations)
Highland House
Dugout 54
Crafty Cow (Oconomowoc and Wauwatosa locations)
Zocalo
Pomeroy
Draft & Vessel (both locations)
Steny’s
The Stillery (all locations)
Bars & Recreation (all eight locations)
Angel Share Group (all four locations)
Honeypie
Comet Cafe
Palomino