On Saturday, March 8th, women will be asked to visit the brewery's Malton Tafaus for free beer on the day (including alcohol-free beer) and take a tour of the beer production facility.
International Women's Day is marked worldwide every year to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural and political achievements. It also emphasizes the continued need to accelerate women's equality across the board. For centuries, women have played an important role in brewing beer, but their contributions have often been overlooked.
Beer is the world's oldest alcoholic drink, and historically brewing was considered a woman's housework. It is almost certain that women invented beer along with discovering bread. In ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, women were the main brewers, making beer for religious rituals and daily consumption.
During the Middle Ages, female brewers known as “Brewster” or “was” ruled trade in Europe, selling surplus homemade beer from the house. That practice turned the house into a “pub home” with extra beer, giving us the British “pub” institutions we know today.
Ellis Walsh of Brascastle Brewery said: “Today, women are regaining their status in beer, rebuilding the industry once again, embracing new flavours, perspectives and innovations. International Women's Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the role of women in the history of brewing and grow glass! We look forward to welcoming women to Tap House on Saturday, March 8th. We also plan to do some tours of the brewery to give visitors insight into the science and crafts behind brewing.”
