Fermentana is excited to kickoff Beer Maven, Montana’s first-ever female-only beer event series celebrating women and beer in 2018. Beer Maven will offer women the opportunity to expand and develop their beer knowledge through a variety of exciting beer tastings, unique food pairings, and fun, educational discussions with guest industry speakers at local community establishments. The inaugural event series will be held at varying locations around Bozeman, MT during the months of January, February, and March.

Event #1: Basics of Beer Date: January 23rd, 2018 from 6-8pm Location: Bozeman Brewing Company (504 N Broadway, Bozeman, MT) Tickets: $30/person What to expect: Attendees will be treated to a sensory analysis training with Fermentana co-founder and certified beer judge, Loy Maierhauser, during a tasting of a series of beer styles. The evening will also include a tour of the brewing facility. Light snacks and plenty of time for mingling and discussion will also be included.

Event #2: Hops & Beer Date: February 20th, 2018 from 6-8pm Location: MAP Brewing Co. (510 Manley Rd, Bozeman, MT) Tickets: $30/person What to expect: Women will have the opportunity to again learn from Maierhauser, as well as other industry experts, about the complex flavors and aromas hops impart to beer via a tasting event. An exclusive beer brewed especially for Beer Maven will also be released and available for attendees to sample. Light snacks and plenty of time for mingling and discussion will also be included.

Event #3: Sour Beer Pairing Dinner Date: March 27th, 2018 from 6-8pm Location: Montana Ale Works (611 E Main St, Bozeman, MT) Tickets: $40/person Beer Maven will finish the last leg of its tour with a Sour Beer Pairing Dinner hosted by Montana Ale Works on March 27th. A special hand-picked collection of beers featuring a spectrum of sour flavors will be paired with creative savory, spicy, and sweet small-plate dishes prepared by Ale Works’ master chefs. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit HAVEN, a Bozeman-based nonprofit which offers support to women and families affected by domestic violence. Individual tickets for each event in the series (limited to 45 people each) will be offered to beer drinkers at a price of $30 each for the first two events and $40 for the beer pairing dinner. Tickets include entrance to the event, beer samplers, and light snacks, or, in the case of the beer pairing dinner, small plated foods. A special Beer Maven Pass, which includes entrance to all three events, is also available for $90 each. Tickets are available for purchase online at http://beermaven.bpt.me/.