2026 International Women’s Day
We're mixing things up for International Women's Day! Join us on Friday, March 6 at 11 AM for a celebration of women in beer. Nicole Fitzmaurice will lead us on an exclusive brewery tour of River's Edge Brewing Co. - learn about the brewing process from start to finish, no heavy lifting required! Afterwards, join us for a casual discussion/Q&A of all things beer - including a tasting of this year's International Women's Day Brew - Common Good.
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Friday, March 6, 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 11:00 AM
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: River's Edge Brewing Co. | 125 S. Main St. Suite 400, Milford, MI 48381
Common Good is a California Common, also known as steam beer, a style most commonly associated with Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco, CA. The name "steam beer" came from the fact that the brewery, founded in 1896, had no way to effectively chill boiling wort using traditional means, so they pumped it up to large, shallow, open-top bins on the roof of the brewery to be cooled by the breeze coming off the Pacific Ocean. This led to distinct clouds of steam around the roof of the brewery, and "steam beer" was born. While this style has its origins and influences in Bavaria, Germany, it is known in modern history as one of the few uniquely American beers.
A lager brewed at a warmer temperature, this light, malty brew has a slightly fruity character that is pleasantly balanced with a strong hop backbone. 4.7% ABV
**As always, we are collecting items for Anchored Hope Outreach, a nonprofit outreach that is working to fight human trafficking by serving the needs of sex trafficked victims. You can find them “boots on the ground” in the neighborhoods of southwest Detroit passing out food and hygiene kits, spending time in prayer, and connecting those in need with resources to heal and restore.
Please bring your donations to the Brewery on the day of the event between 11AM - 12PM.
Items we are collecting for Anchored Hope: Travel (or full) size deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, t̶o̶o̶t̶b̶r̶u̶s̶h̶e̶s̶ (fulfilled), toothpaste, face wash, body wash, Kleenex, wipes, hand sanitizer, mouth wash, bar soap, chapstick, q-tips, tampons & pads, washcloths. We are also accepting $5 gift cards to McDonalds, Dunkin' Donuts, gas station cards, etc.
Raise a glass to women, community, and the common good.
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Yesterday we celebrated our March Meetup: International Women’s Day at River’s Edge Brewing Co., and it was such a fun and meaningful way to spend the morning together. Nicole Fitzmaurice led us on an exclusive tour of the brewery, walking us through the brewing process from start to finish and giving us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make great beer. It was fascinating to learn how the whole system works and hear about the craft from someone who knows it so well.
After the tour, we gathered for a casual conversation and tasting of this year’s International Women’s Day brew, Common Good. This California Common style beer, also known as steam beer, has roots going back to the late 1800s when brewers in San Francisco cooled their wort in open rooftop bins, creating the clouds of steam that gave the style its name. Brewed as a lager at warmer temperatures, Common Good has a light malt character with a slightly fruity note and a balanced hop backbone, coming in at 4.7% ABV. It was the perfect beer to raise a glass with while celebrating women in brewing and in our community.
As always, our gathering also included giving back. We collected donations for Anchored Hope Outreach, a nonprofit working to support survivors of sex trafficking in southwest Detroit through food, hygiene kits, and direct outreach. Bringing these items together is a small way we can support the important work they do every day. It was a great reminder that when women come together with intention, good conversation, and a little beer, we can celebrate community and the common good all at once.
