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

2026 All Pints North Recap w/ Courtney from The Brewery Adventure – A One Pint Stand

On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Courtney from The Brewery Adventure podcast.  We recap our time at the final Duluth All Pints North.  As you have probably heard, All Pints North will be moving to Bemidji, Minnesota for 2027.  We also highlight some fun events taking place on Saturday, Aug. 15th. Castle Danger Brewing’s 15th Anniversary, Steel Toe Brewing’s 15th Anniversary Week, Insight Brewing’s Augtoberfest, and Giesenbraü Bier Co.’s Brew Prague Sampling Event and Pilsner Competition.  We recorded our conversation at Wandering Leaf Brewing Company.  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. 2026 All Pints North Recap w/ Courtney from The Brewery Adventure 01:14:59
2. Unpacking the Impending Hemp-THC Ban 01:18:30
3. Luce Line Brewing Hoptacular 2026 Preview 01:17:07
4. My Interview w/ Boom Island Brewing's Co-Owner, Laura McCauley 01:29:30
5. Craft Beer Analytics w/ Matt Johnson of Scientia Beverage Consulting 01:16:23

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!