This evening we gather to unveil a new collaborative history based beer made with Eris Brewery + Cidery in Chicago and 3 Sheeps Brewing in Sheboygan, WI inspired by historical research being conducted by Dr. Jennifer Jordan at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Ella, a single hop harvest ale tells the story of young Wisconsin women who tirelessly labored on hop farms during the mid-1800s. At a time when every hop blossom in the world was picked by hand, these seasonal workers traveled the countryside harvesting Cluster hops by day and sleeping in the family farmhouse at night. It is with Ella that we remember, honor and commemorate these hardworking women - without their labor, we might not have American beer at all.

Dr. Jennifer Jordan will share stories about these women while our modern day brewers discuss their approach to making the beer and interpreting history. Event includes a light snacks, a ¼ liter of Ella, samples of select Eris and 3 Sheeps beers, and a half liter of Metropolitan Brewing beer.

With Michelle Foik (Eris Brewery + Cidery), Dr. Jennifer Jordan (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee), and Grant Pauly (3 Sheeps Brewing Company).

In-person at Metropolitan Brewing.