262 - The Wholesome Side of Beer

This week on A Woman’s Brew, we’re swapping doomscrolling for good vibes and celebrating the wholesome side of beer. Feeling the effects of busy schedules, burnout and everyday chaos, we wanted to create an episode that feels like a warm hug in podcast form. Over a couple of carefully chosen beers, we share heartwarming stories from across the beer world that remind us why we love this community so much.   From dads learning to braid their daughters’ hair over alcohol-free pints at “Pints and Ponytails” events, to breweries raising money for first responders, beer-loving grandmas sharing their best drinking advice, and strangers whose small acts of kindness sparked unforgettable brewing adventures, we uncover the stories that made us smile. Along the way, we chat about friendship, community, swimming pool etiquette, thoughtful beer gifts, and the little moments that can make a big difference.   Whether you need a break from the noise, a reminder that there are still plenty of good people out there, or simply want to hear some lovely beer-related tales, this episode is for you. Pour yourself something tasty, settle in, and join us for a celebration of kindness, connection, and the feel-good side of beer.   The articles: Pints & Ponytails news article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdepydpgnnno   Tring brewery raises money for community first responders: https://www.beerguild.co.uk/news/tring-brewery-announces-charity-collaboration-with-community-first-responders?utm_source=chatgpt.com   Advice from beer drinking grandmas: https://www.vice.com/en/article/we-got-drinking-advice-from-adorable-beer-loving-grandmas/   Grandad tastes beer for the first time: https://www.reddit.com/r/hyderabad/comments/pmsyys/my_grandfather_will_be_turning_92_tomorrow_and_he/   Reddit - acts of kindness: https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebrewing/comments/jgtq1f/i_want_to_share_an_incredible_homebrew_story_with/   Communal NZ beer fridge: https://tewahanui.nz/culture/communal-beer-fridge-a-first-for-new-zealand   Reddit random acts of homebrew kindness: https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebrewing/comments/jg3a0g/random_act_of_homebrewing_kindness/   Get in Touch: Website: https://awomansbrewpod.beer/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomansbrew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWomansBrew Tori: @adventures_in_hoptimism Joanne: @lovebeerlearning Jo’s website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk Support us: https://ko-fi.com/awomansbrew   Join our 2025 drinking challenge here   Subscribe: Podbean iTunes Spotify TuneIn   Watch: YouTube   Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com