The SOBDL is a community of women who are passionate about all things craft beer. It is Toronto-based & founded in late 2014 by Renee Navarro, Erica Campbell, Jen Reinhardt, Jaime Dobbs & Magenta Suzanne. The first event, Bevy 0001, was launched in Toronto in January 2014. In 2018, the SOBDL began throwing events in Hamilton and Ottawa. The SOBDL is currently owned and operated by Erica Campbell & Jaime Dobbs.
For the first 3 years, we had a BEVY each month on the last Friday of every month. We have since evolved into alternating BEVIES and FESTIVALS with constantly changing venues. With bevies, we keep the location secret until 48 hours before and typically partner with 1 or 2 breweries. With festivals, they are much larger and the breweries pop up and pour. We tell you up front where it will be due to its size. Men are allowed after midnight whenever our events run that late. Although there are many differences between bevies and fests, from both you can expect: amazing and unique beers, amazing cider, lots of tasty food, an Artisan Woman’s Makers Market, our swag shop booth, a rockin’ good time with incredible ladies, a portion of ticket sales going directly to the Canadian Women’s Foundation and a Morning After gift bag on your way out.
It is a fun party and a great way to chill out and meet new people. There are no nametags, no icebreaker games and we despise the word ‘networking.’ Bring a bunch of friends or come solo, we don’t bite and are a welcoming crew. The energy in the room is really fantastic.
