In 2018, Grace Weitz conceptualized the first Beers With(out) Beards as part of her graduate school thesis capstone project at NYU. Over the past four years, this celebration of women in beer has grown to attract thousands of attendees and showcased over sixty women-led breweries. Grace started BW(O)B to create a space where everyone felt welcome to show up, taste amazing beers, and cultivate conversations around how to break through barriers. And now more than ever, we need Beers With(out) Beards.

The fifth annual Beers With(out) Beards takes pride in representing women and femme-identifying folks in the beer industry. And this year, we feel especially empowered by those who have also had the courage to speak up about the importance of equity and inclusion in craft beer. Together, everyone’s voice is stronger.

Join us on Saturday, April 9th, 2022 at Brick South in Portland, ME to celebrate the achievements of women in craft beer. All are welcome at the festival, and you’ll be able to enjoy beer from thirty-five-plus breweries that are either women-owned or owned by femme-identifying people, or that have women or femme-identifiying people in prominent leadership positions.

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At the time the event went on-sale the City of Portland had a mask mandate in place. To comply with mandate, Portland City Code Sections 17-134 to 17-143, we went on sale requiring that all attendees will be required to show proof of full vaccination for entry to the festival. It is our intention to maintain this festival policy and therefore by purchasing a ticket, you agree to comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, regulations, and the rules of the Event Organizers when attending the event. For information on entry requirements, please visit the FAQ.
Comply with our Festival Code of Conduct. Harassment or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, age, body size, pregnancy, ability, appearance or otherwise will not be tolerated.
Understand all breweries advertised have confirmed their appearance at Beers With(out) Beards; however, breweries are subject to change without notice. There will be no refunds or exchanges resulting from the failure of any brewery to appear at the festival.

All sales are final. Refunds will not be issued.

Should the event cancel for any reason, ticket purchasers will have the option to hold on to their tickets for the re-scheduled date or receive a refund.

If you are unable to attend the festival, you may transfer tickets to family or friends.

This event is strictly 21+. Those under 21, including infants, toddlers or children even under supervision of a parent, are not permitted.