March Is a Busy Month for the Women’s Beer and Spirits Collective

The Women’s Beer and Spirits Collective is back for another celebration of Women’s History Month in March. The group has put together a packed schedule of events that will raise money for several charities that benefit women.

The collective debuted in 2022 with a smattering of beer-related events put together by women representing five breweries. The group has grown to 14 women who represent several brands of beer, cider and spirits. Brands participating in 2025 are 3 Floyds Brewing, WarPigs Brewing, 3 Sheeps Brewing, Bell’s Brewery, New Belgium Brewing, Guinness, Earth Rider Brewery, Founders Brewing, Avery Brewing, Revolution Brewing, Surly Brewing, Young Blood Beer Co., Saturday Beer Company, Schilling Cider, Tullamore D.E.W., Deep Eddy, Brown-Forman Distilleries and Green House Spirits.

In 2024, the group raised nearly $20,000 for Sojourner Peace Center through the generosity of both bars and patrons who attended dozens of gatherings last March.

“It’s great to see our continued growth and support from the community,” said co-founder Julianna Pierandozzi, a sales representative for 3 Sheeps Brewing. “I definitely did not anticipate our year-over-year growth monetarily as well as the positive responses from everyone. Raising $20,000 was so crazy last year. People really showed up and donated separately as well as through the events. We can only hope we raise at least that much this year. This year we are spreading out our fundraising to several charities instead of just one. There are so many charities that benefit many areas for women in the state.”

Scores of events are scheduled for the month, and the fun begins at 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at Izzy Hops Swig & Nosh (1930 E. North Ave.). The kickoff party will feature specialty cocktails and beer and cider from members of the collective as well as raffle prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

3 Sheeps is also participating in Women’s History Month with the release of beers specifically for March. Lady Lupulin Pale Ale, which was created by 3 Sheeps’ Kate Thomma, will be available at the 3 Sheeps taproom (1837 North Ave., Sheboygan), Milwaukee’s Triple Taproom (2018 E. North Ave.), and at a few other participating locations. Pink Shoelaces fruited sour, a second beer commemorating the month, will be available exclusively at the 3 Sheeps taproom in mid-March.

The busy schedule of fundraising events includes the following. More details can be found on the group’s event page.

• March 1: Steny’s (800 S. 2nd St.) offers donations on select beer and spirit pours for the first week of the month.
• March 2: Busby’s (3475 S Kinnickinnic Ave.) kicks off a month of boilermaker specials.
• March 4: The Brass Tap (7820 W. Layton Ave.) hosts a Mardi Gras takeover with specials and a raffle from 5 to 7 p.m.
• March 5: Station No. 06 (6800 W. Becher St.) will feature specific breweries and distilleries and have a hula hoop contest from 5 to 7 p.m. Three Lions Pub (4515 N. Oakland Ave.) is donating $1 per pint from 5 to 7 p.m.
• March 6: Burnhearts (2599 S. Logan Ave.) is donating $1 per pint of 3 Sheeps and Young Blood beer until March 14, and reps will be there from 4 to 6 p.m. Red Lion Pub (1850 N. Water St.) is donating $1 per pint from 5 to 7 p.m.
• March 7: Walker’s Pint (818 S. 2nd St.) is raising money while playing Jukebox Bingo at 7 p.m. X-Ray Arcade (5036 S. Packard Ave.) is running specials all weekend.
• March 8: Café Centraal (2306 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.) hosts an International Women’s Night Celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. B.J.’s Crafty Tap (1230 George Towne Dr., Pewaukee) will have beer samples, music and a raffle from noon to 3 p.m.
• March 9: The Final Girl (7546 Sheridan Rd., Kenosha) hosts Sunday Funday at noon where you can play beer pong against collective members.
• March 10: Spin a prize wheel at Milwaukee Burger Company (6421 S. 27th St.) when you purchase a beer from a participating brewery.
• March 12: Ray’s Bar (8930 W. North Ave.) is tapping a few special beers and offering raffle prizes from 4 to 10 p.m. Dugout 54 (5328 W. Bluemound Rd.) is donating all month but hosting special happy hours on March 12, 19, 25 and 27.
• March 13: Third Street Market Hall (275 W. Wisconsin Ave.) is donating all month but having a raffle and prizes from 5 to 7 p.m.
• March 14: Falcon Bowl (801 E. Clarke St.) is having a Y2K-themed dance party at 8 p.m. and donating all month long.
• March 16: Boone & Crockett (818 S. Water St.) hosts a dance party with a raffle and 50/50.
• March 19: Three Cellars (N72 W13400 Lund Ln.) will have prizes and a raffle from 4 to 7 p.m.
• March 21: Comet Café (1947 N. Farwell Ave.) is donating all month and hosting reps from 5 to 7 p.m.
• March 25: Biersal Tavern (5518 W Vliet St.) is giving all month from a special menu and they’re hosting a party at 6 p.m. with live music and record art painting. Bad Moon Saloon (4035 S. Clement Ave.) will be donating during trivia at 6:30 p.m.
• March 26: Highland House (12741 N. Port Washington Rd.) is donating all month and having a celebratory happy hour at 4 p.m.
• March 27: The Garage (1709 N. Arlington Pl.) is offering giveaways during happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m.
• March 28: The Void (213 6th St., Racine) will have a raffle, music and a 50/50 from 6 to 10 p.m. Palomino (2491 S. Superior St.) is donating all month and reps will be there from 5 to 7 p.m.
• March 30: The month wraps up at Sugar Maple (441 E. Lincoln Ave.) with a drag show and party from noon to 8 p.m.

Other locations offering month long donations include the Triple Taproom, Camino, Von Trier, Honeypie Cafe, SmallPie, and Draft & Vessel.