Brasseuse

A brasseuse (French, feminine noun) refers to a female brewer, specifically a woman who professionally brews beer. It is the female equivalent of the word brasseur (male brewer). The term denotes not merely someone who drinks beer, but someone actively involved in the brewing process, from recipe development and ingredient selection to fermentation and packaging. While the English word "brewer" is generally gender-neutral, brasseuse emphasizes the brewer's female gender, and its use can be a way to highlight the increasing presence and contributions of women in the historically male-dominated brewing industry. The term is primarily used in French-speaking regions and contexts, but its usage can extend to discussions about the global brewing industry and the role of women within it.