International Women's Day: Open Brew Day 2025

We are teaming up with the amazing Thornbridge Brewery to create a delicious coffee mild. To celebrate, we are inviting all self-identifying women (18+) to come and join us brewing our International Women's Day beer!

First-come-first-seved: places are limited.

To celebrate International Women's Day, we are once again opening our brewery doors to any and all self-identifying women and inviting them to join us brewing 'Are We There Yet?" - a 4.0% Coffee Mild celebrating International Women's Day!

So, if you fancy yourself as an amateur brewer, hope to learn more about brewing, or simply want to be involved in creating a beer to celebrate women everywhere, register your interest on this page!

Alongside the opportunity to help us make the beer, attendees will also have the chance to take part in a guided brewery tour*, take part in a tutored tasting, and more! Read on for the full details...

*Please note: unfortunately accessibility in our brewery is extremely limited. If this is a concern, please get in touch so we can talk it through with you. There will also be plenty going on through the day besides!

WHEN: Tuesday 11th February, from 7:30am. We expect to finish up for lunch around 2pm.

WHERE: The Old Cold Store, next to the Vat and Fiddle and Castle Rock Brewery (NG2 1NB).

WHO: This event is for any and all women with an interest in beer and/or brewing. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Strictly 18+

HOW MUCH? The event is free. Breakfast will be provided and attendees will be able to purchase discounted food from the Vat and Fiddle's menu for lunch.

SCHEDULE: 7:30am - start. Also on the agenda:

• Opportunity to join our brewers in the main brewery, to take your chosen brewing activity. First-come-first-served, sign up on the day.
• Take part one of the guided brewery tours running throughout the brew day.
• Take part in tutored tastings of selected Castle Rock and Thornbridge beers.
• More TBA

Please note: this event is inclusive of all self-identifying women of all abilities. However, if you have any additional needs/accessibility requirements please get in touch in advance to let us know. Additionally, if you have any questions or concerns, or just want more information, please don't hesitate to contact us .

For more information about the brew day, visit https://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/news/iwd25/

We'll be brewing 'Are We There yet?' on our kit in the main brewery which will be available in our pubs and beyond.

The name: Are We There Yet?

The style: Coffee mild, 4% ABV

The vessel: Cask

10p from every pint will be donated to

We're launching the beers on Thursday 6th March at the Canalhouse in time for International Women's Day with live music to celebrate. Full details to be announced!

Host or Publisher Castle Rock Brewery