A couple of weeks back, Portland enjoyed the return of one of its most unusual events—the 8th edition of SheBrew. As the name suggests, the event celebrates women, and includes two components: a national female-only homebrew competition, and a one-day festival of beer made by women at professional breweries. We’re going to learn about SheBrew from one of the organizers, Jenn McPoland, and hear how it has accelerated the integration of women into brewing.

PHOTO: SheBrew