When Farm Country Brewing first asked what would happen if, just for one day, every single tap in their Langley taproom poured a beer made by a woman, nobody quite knew the answer. Six years later, that quiet question has become one of BC’s most beloved annual craft beer events: the International Women’s Day Tap Takeover that sells out every March 8th without fail.
This year’s sixth edition, held Sunday, March 8, 2026, was the biggest, boldest, and most emotional yet. Nine beers, one cider, ten Langley breweries, and a sold-out room full of people who came to drink, vote, and celebrate the women and non-binary brewers quietly building something extraordinary in the Fraser Valley.
Here’s how it went.
What Is the International Women’s Day Tap Takeover?
For those new to this corner of BC’s craft beer world, the International Women’s Day Tap Takeover is a one-day event held annually on March 8th at Farm Country Brewing in Langley City. Every beer on tap, all nine plus one cider, is brewed exclusively by women and non-binary brewers from Langley’s local craft beer community.
But it’s not a passive tasting. It’s a competition. Guests work their way through every pour on the flight, cast their ballot, and vote to crown the winner of the Pink Boots Trophy, one of the most coveted honours in Langley brewing. Past winners have gone on to brew some of the most talked-about limited releases in the region.
It is, in short, a celebration of talent that also happens to be a seriously fun afternoon of exceptional local beer.
The Star of the Show: Femininom Saison by Farm Country Brewing × The Barley Merchant
This year, Farm Country Brewing and Langley’s celebrated craft beer taphouse The Barley Merchant joined forces to create a collaboration beer brewed exclusively for the Tap Takeover.
Femininom Saison at 5.5% ABV and IBU 20 is a hibiscus saison that arrives with what the label calls “big pop-anthem energy.” That description is earned. The beer pours a warm, hazy pink, with a nose full of hibiscus blossom . On the palate it’s bold and floral, with a gentle tartness and a spicy, dry finish that keeps you coming back.
The label sums it up perfectly: playful, powerful, and proudly extra.
It was brewed for the International Women’s Day Tap Takeover 2026 and for anyone, as the label reads, “living loud, loving boldly, and having their main-character moment.”
Produced at Farm Country Brewing Inc., 20555 56 Ave, Langley, BC.
When the votes were counted, it was the clear winner. Femininom Saison took home the 2026 Pink Boots Trophy, earning its place in the celebrated history of Tap Takeover champions. If you’re searching for craft beers brewed by women for Women’s Day celebrations or wondering where to buy special edition Women’s Day brews near Langley, this is the one that’ll have people talking until 2027.
Meet the Breweries Behind the Taps
This year’s 2026 tap takeover features an incredible lineup of Langley’s finest craft breweries, each bringing their best women-brewed creations to the party:
The host brewery and heart of this annual tradition. Brewing award-winning craft beer in Langley since December 2019, Farm Country has grown from a community gem to a multi-award-winning destination — while staying true to its roots. farmcountrybrewing.com
🍺 Trading Post Brewing
A Langley institution with deep roots in the Fraser Valley, Trading Post brings a bold and creative lineup to the table every year. Their women brewers are known for pushing boundaries while respecting tradition.
🍺 Five Roads Brewing
Born and brewed in Langley, Five Roads has quickly become a community favourite. Their entry into the tap takeover is always one of the most anticipated pours of the night.
🍺 Smugglers Trail Caskworks
Specializing in cask-conditioned ales, Smugglers Trail brings a rare and beautiful craft to the event. Their contribution always sparks conversation and second pours.
🍺 Brookswood Brewing
A neighbourhood brewery with a loyal following, Brookswood represents the grassroots spirit that makes Langley’s beer scene so special. Their women brewers bring warmth and creativity to every batch.
🍺 Locality Brewing
Known for their community-first approach and exceptional quality, Locality Brewing has become a staple of the Langley craft scene. Their tap takeover entries are consistently crowd favourites.
🍺 Dead Frog Brewery
One of BC’s most beloved craft brewers, Dead Frog brings serious brewing chops to the event. Their women-brewed entries are always technically impressive and deeply flavourful.
🍺 The Barley Merchant
The Barley Merchant isn’t a brewery — they’re one of Langley’s most celebrated craft beer taphouses, dedicated to championing the best of BC’s local brewing scene. But for this event, they go one step further: collaborating directly with Farm Country Brewing to create a special collaboration beer that’s exclusively brewed for the tap takeover. It’s a partnership that perfectly captures the spirit of this event — community over competition.
🍺 Fraser Valley Cider Co.
The only cidery in the lineup, Fraser Valley Cider Co. brings a refreshing contrast to the craft beer flights — and always earns a devoted following among guests who discover cider for the first time.
🍺 KPU Brew Lab
Perhaps the most exciting entry in the lineup: Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s student-run Brew Lab sends a specially crafted beer to the tap takeover every year. Brewed by the next generation of women in BC’s craft beer industry, their entry carries a special meaning — these are students learning their craft and already making an impact. Watch this space.
Why This Event Matters Beyond the Beer
Craft brewing is still a male-dominated industry. Walk into most North American brewhouses and the gender imbalance is hard to miss. The Tap Takeover exists, in part, to make that imbalance visible and to do something about it.
Farm Country Brewing has donated proceeds from the event to both the Pink Boots Society Canada, which provides education and scholarships to women and non-binary people in the fermented beverage industry, and the Ishtar Women’s Resource Society, a local organization supporting women in the Fraser Valley.
For the young women who walk into Farm Country on March 8th and see nine taps, every single one poured by someone who looks like them, something shifts. Some of them will go on to become brewers themselves. That’s not a small thing.
Looking for Female-Led Breweries and Women’s Day Beer Events in BC?
If you’ve been searching for local breweries hosting Women’s Day events, top female-led breweries offering Women’s Day promotions, or craft beers brewed by women in Canada, you’ve found the right event.
Farm Country Brewing is one of the most active champions of women in BC’s craft beer scene. The International Women’s Day Tap Takeover is the most concentrated showcase of women-brewed beer in the Lower Mainland, and it only gets better each year.
The event is proudly featured on the BC Ale Trail, BC’s definitive guide to craft brewery experiences across the province, and Farm Country Brewing is a key stop on the Langley Loop, a craft brewery trail connecting Langley’s best local breweries into one unforgettable experience. Nearly every brewery that participates in this Tap Takeover is on the Loop, making it easy to make a full weekend of it.
Visit bcaletrail.ca to plan your route.
A Tradition That Earns Its Reputation
Year one was a handful of local brewers, a modest crowd, and a quiet experiment. Year six was a sold-out tasting room, ten outstanding breweries, a hibiscus saison that people are still talking about, and a Pink Boots Trophy that means something real to whoever takes it home.
The International Women’s Day Tap Takeover has become one of Langley’s most anticipated annual events, not because it markets itself aggressively, but because the beer is genuinely excellent and the room fills up with people who feel something.
That’s what a great beer event looks like. That’s what Langley does best.
Farm Country Brewing 5-20555 56 Ave, Langley City, BC farmcountrybrewing.com
The International Women’s Day Tap Takeover returns every March 8th. Mark your calendar for 2027.