Brewing beer has been a focal point of civilizations for a long time, and modern-day craft breweries like Brick Vault Brewery and Barbecue in Marathon are carrying on the tradition. Head Brewer and Alpine resident Amy Oxenham has successfully turned her passion and skills into a profession, and followed her dream of becoming a brew maker. A native of Baltimore, Md., Oxenham has called Alpine and the Big Bend home for 12 years, and at the Brick Vault Brewery since March. Before that, Oxenham taught at Alpine Montessori School, and even obtained a biology degree at Sul Ross State University. Oxenham is motivated to find other women who share her love of beer, and would like to start a women’s brewing club to collaborate on beer and brew making. “I want to expressly encourage women to come out to the brewery, to reach out to me, and talk about beer,” said Oxenham. “I’m so happy to be here. I love everything about this job! It’s been awesome.”
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