Women Who Brew: My Interview w/ Bri Smith & Sophia Missaghi

My Interview w/ Boom Island Brewing's Co-Owner, Laura McCauley – A One Pint Stand

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Laura McCauley, Co-Owner of Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka, Minnesota.  We chat about the joys of brewery ownership, the importance of community in the taproom, and Boom Island’s upcoming 15th anniversary party.If you liked the show and want to support the A One Pint Stand, consider joining our Patreon.  There is some great bonus content that our Patreon supporters enjoy that give a fun peek behind the scenes.

1. My Interview w/ Boom Island Brewing's Co-Owner, Laura McCauley 01:29:30
2. Craft Beer Analytics w/ Matt Johnson of Scientia Beverage Consulting 01:16:23
3. La Doña Cervecería Transitioned To A Brewpub! 01:18:35
4. Dangerous Man's New Taproom Is Almost Open!!! 01:06:40
5. Dual Citizen Brewing w/ Brewers Ben Hebel & Shaena Leik 01:31:31

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Bri Smith and Sophia Missaghi who are both brewers in the Minnesota craft beer industry. Bri, the first black female brewer ever in Minnesota brews at Modist Brewing in Minneapolis and Sophia is a brewer at 10K Brewing in Anoka. In addition to being female brewers, they are both members of Brewing Change Collaborative. While we share many a laugh on this episode, Bri and Sophia also share about the struggles and inequities when it comes to being female brewers in this male dominated craft beer industry. Bri and Sophia are both strong women who have found their support systems. They share a lot of wisdom and advice to others about what it takes to persevere. This is a wonderful episode and hopefully you will enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed putting it together. Cheers!