Pour the Girls
Upcoming Meet-Ups:
October 25: Foliage hike at Mt. Philo, beer share, followed by wine at Charlotte Village Winery.
November 8: 1pm-6pm: Sip ‘n Shop at Black Flannel, beers and networking at ~2:30pm, a possible brewery and/or distillery tour, and then shop till we drop! More details to come
November 12: 4:15pm-5:15pm: VTCBC Women in Beer Panel. We’ve secured the first session slot at this year’s Vermont Craft Brewers Conference for our open panel discussion featuring five women in the industry with many different stories. Following the panel, there will be plenty of time to network and carry on the conversation before heading to BBCO.
December: TBD
January: TBD Date. Snowshoeing/cross-country skiing (or just cocoa in the lodge if you’re not a fan of the cold at Von Trapp. Keep your fingers crossed for snow! After we warm up with hot cocoa in the lodge, we will of course, if you haven’t noticed a trend yet, network with beers! As well as possibly get a tour of the Von Trapp Family Lodge and/or the brewery. More details & date to come!
Pour the Girls!
Building Community Across Beverage & Hospitality
Pour the Girls! is a femme-led community created to make the beverage and hospitality industries more welcoming, connected, and supportive for women and female-identifying professionals.
Founded by women working throughout Vermont’s beverage and hospitality scene, our mission is simple: create a space where women can connect, share ideas, learn from one another, and build lasting relationships across the industry.
Whether you work in brewing, cidermaking, distilling, winemaking, hospitality, events, sales, marketing, distribution, or operations, Pour the Girls! is a place to network, collaborate, and enjoy great drinks and conversation together.
Our Mission
The beverage and hospitality industries thrive on creativity, community, and collaboration, yet women remain underrepresented in many leadership and production roles. Pour the Girls! exists to help change that by fostering meaningful connections and creating opportunities for growth.
Through regular meetups, networking events, educational opportunities, and industry conversations, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive future for women across beverage and hospitality
Supporting Women in the Industry
In partnership with the Vermont Brewers Association, we’re proud to launch co-branded VBA × Pour the Girls! merchandise.
Net proceeds from merchandise sales help fund scholarships that support women in the beverage and hospitality industries by providing access to conferences, professional development opportunities, certifications, and continuing education.
By investing in education and career advancement, we’re helping more women build successful and sustainable careers throughout the industry.
Get Involved
We’re always looking to connect with women and female-identifying individuals working across beverage and hospitality.
Interested in joining Pour the Girls!? Complete our interest form and stay tuned for upcoming events, meetings, and opportunities to get involved.
Come raise a glass with us—we can’t wait to meet you.