Committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces to explore craft beer.

Barley’s Angels Milwaukee hosts monthly events, that welcome women and underrepresented folk in the brewing industry, to learn more about craft beer in a friendly, educational and supportive atmosphere.

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Milwaukee Chapter

About Our Group

Barley’s Angels is an educational and social organization with over 160 chapters worldwide. The Milwaukee Chapter has been active since 2013.

Our meet-ups travel to breweries, bars and restaurants that represent the vibrant craft beer scene throughout the City of Milwaukee.

We respect beer and brewing, have a thirst for education and inclusion, and practice enjoying beer responsibly.

Why We Meet

Women in the Craft Beer Industry

1 in 4

of all craft beer drinkers are women

29%

of all brewery workers are women

7.5%

of the nation’s head brewers are women

2.9%

of breweries are entirely women-owned

9 in 10

brewery owners
are white $:\$

Why Join Us?

The brewing industry in the US is overwhelmingly white and male. We exist to promote diversity and inclusion in the industry, as well as provide a safe, non-judgmental space to ask questions and expand our knowledge about beer and brewing.

Brewing beer has historically been women’s work. As of 2019 female drinkers under 25 are growing to outnumber male drinkers under 25, with women comprising 25% of all craft beer drinkers, according to the Brewer’s Association.

Barley’s Angels exists to increase the involvement of women and under-represented folk in the craft beer industry.