BREW Supports the Entire Distributor Workforce
The newly retitled Building Relationships and Empowering Women + Workforce (BREW) initiative is entering an exciting new chapter — expanding its focus to ensure more beer and beverage distributor employees have access to training, tools and connections, while continuing to serve as a powerful voice for women in the industry.
Learn how to get involved and start BREWing success for your career and company ⬇️
Since its launch in 2021, BREW has built an engaged community dedicated to advancing women in beer and beverage distribution.
- Connecting more than 2,000 NBWA member employees for education, inspiration and relationship-building at the annual Making Moves and Leadership Forum events
- Delivering world-class professional development courses, webinars and tools, including the BREW Academy and BREW Warehouse
- Launching the Freida G. Maisel Trailblazer Award, recognizing distributor leaders for driving change in their organizations that advances women in the industry
Building on that momentum, BREW continues to serve as a powerful voice for women in beer and beverage distribution while welcoming all distributor professionals seeking to grow in their careers and advance the industry.
This next chapter ensures that all beer distributor employees — men and women, veterans and newcomers — have access to the training, tools and connections they need to grow their careers and help member companies succeed.
How to Get Involved
Distributor Members
BREW membership is free and open to all distributor members. Join the email list to stay informed on upcoming programs, resources and opportunities.
Suppliers and Retailers
Interested in participating? The Alliance for Women in Beer connects all three tiers to help build a more inclusive, dynamic industry and expand opportunities for women across the business.
BREW Resources
Learn at the BREW Academy
The BREW Academy offers professional development to support career growth across the beer and beverage distribution workforce.
Through targeted programming, it equips employees at every level with the skills and knowledge to build leadership and expand industry expertise.
BREW Webinars
Find a full listing of BREW webinars in our webinar library, accessible through the member portal.
Connect at the BREW Warehouse
Your one-stop shop for BREW content, best practices and member recommendations. It brings together resources and insights to support workforce development, strengthen operations and highlight what’s working across the industry.
BREW Pledge
Show your commitment to advancing women in the beer distribution industry! Sign the BREW Pledge and your company will be listed on the BREW website as allies to the movement.
Making Moves
October 13–14, 2026 | Orlando, FL
Join us for the fifth annual BREW and Alliance for Women in Beer: Making Moves, centered on the theme Built for the Ride Ahead: Confidence. Capability. Connections.
As the only event created for and by women across all three tiers of the industry, Making Moves offers something for everyone. Attendees will gain fresh insights to strengthen their confidence and capability, build meaningful connections with both established leaders and emerging voices and play an active role in shaping the future of beer.
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Freida G. Maisel Trailblazer Award
Celebrate people and companies who elevate women in beer distribution with the Freida G. Maisel Trailblazer Award!
This annual award honors the legacy of an iconic figure in the beer distribution industry. The first woman to outright own a beer distributorship, Freida broke barriers and empowered the next generation of female leaders.