The Business of Beer

The Business of Beer


Women in Beer: Brewery Ommegang co-founder/co-owner of Vanburg & DeWulf, Wendy Littlefield

February 25, 2015

In this special Women in Beer episode of the Business of Beer with Andy "The Beerman" Coppock, Brewery Ommegang co-founder/co-owner of Vanburg & DeWulf 's Wendy Littlefield joins us to talk about how she got started in the brewing industry, how Ommegang came to exist, and gives her insights on prominent women in the industry. This is an episode you'll want to check out!



Show Notes:




  • How did Wendy get started in the brewing industry?
  • What led Wendy and her husband, Don, to become importers? What beers were they importing? Were there others doing this?
  • Wendy talks about her experience with Vanburg & DeWulf
  • How did Ommegang come to exist?
  • What were the steps that led her to sell Ommegang?
  • What is next for Wendy and Don?
  • Wendy shares her thoughts on the Pink Boots Society
  • Listen as she shares her thoughts on other respected women in beer. IE: President of Pink Boots France
  • Gives insights on women brewers in Belgium
  • Thoughts/opinions on beer rating system
  • Thoughts/opinions on water use and the brewing industry