Bold Missy Brewery Archives

Oral history interview with Carli Smith, 2018
Carli Smith, head brewer at Bold Missy Brewing in Charlotte, NC, discusses her early career at Gordon Biersch in San Diego, her move to Charlotte, and her work at Bold Missy. She describes her brewing philosophy and recipe development process, and notes the ways in which she has changed some of the Bold Missy core beers since she arrived. She also talks about her work with the Pink Boots Society in San Diego as well as the new chapter forming in Charlotte.
Oral history interview with Carol Waggener, 2018
Carol Waggener, Founder and "Head Kegwasher" at Bold Missy Brewery in Charlotte, NC, discusses her decision to open a brewery, some of the challenges faced in opening the brewery, the importance of quality and community, and the future of Bold Missy and Charlotte beer. She also describes her surprise at how the brewery has become a hub for women's groups and women's causes that are looking to celebrate "Bold Missys."