Beer has been around for thousands of years, and for much of that time, it was women who led the charge in brewing. As we celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th of March each year, Lord Chambray is raising a glass to the women who have shaped the craft beer industry: past, present, and future. From ancient goddesses of beer to today’s trailblazing female brewers, women have played a key role in crafting the pints we enjoy. And what better way to toast to their achievements than with a refreshing glass of Sylvia , our limited-edition Citrus Pale Ale , originally brewed in collaboration with Magic Rock Brewing in the UK. Let’s dive into the history, the beer, and the women who continue to break barriers in brewing. A Legacy of Female Brewers: The Forgotten History of Women in Beer For centuries, brewing was a woman’s craft. In ancient Mesopotamia, women were not only the primary brewers but also the keepers of beer’s sacred traditions. One of the earliest recorded brewers ...
The first Maltese craft beer brewery in Gozo