We are the co-founders of TALEA, NYC’s first and only female-founded brewery. We’re also ex-MBA students, runners, moms, and lovers of wine as well as beer. We have four taprooms across NYC that are known for beautiful designs, warm hospitality, and our amazing beers from fruited sours that taste like margaritas to refreshing pilsners.

Tara wears the Orzo Mini Dress in Blue Yellow Floral and LeAnn wear the Chloe Wrap Pants with the Pasay Crochet Top

We both loved beer but felt that craft brewers weren’t considering women as a viable market. So many craft brands are masculine at best (sports-inspired packaging) and sexist at worst (busty women on their cans). We wanted to start a company that introduce women to craft beer through our flavor profiles, our physical spaces, and the brand collaborations we do with surprising partners like Levain Bakery and Olipop.

People eat and drink with their eyes. It doesn’t matter how great a drink tastes - the environment has a huge impact on your sensory experience. We knew we wanted to create a welcoming space that encouraged guests to get comfortable and explore. Elements like layers of color and texture make the space surprising and beautiful. Functional pieces like high quality chairs make it comfortable. All those little decisions amount to our guests wanting to come back and stay longer.

TALEA's West Village location

We have a culturally curious community of predominantly women. A typical craft brewery in NYC has about 70% male customers - our customers are 70% female. Our community is welcoming, brave, and excited to experience life. They trust our curation and they love having experiences which is why our events are so popular.

The Carmen Mini Dress in red/ivory: Haba Haba Splash Sour Ale - a sour brewed with mango, lime, and sea salt. The slight heat reminds us of the red accents on this dress. Plus, the can is very colorful and would match perfectly.

The Citrine Gown: This gown has to be paired with our Strawberry Colada Tart Deco Sour IPA. It’s brewed with strawberries, pineapple, and coconut. It’s fun, playful, yet elegant.

The Bea Reversible Top & Ragu Shorts: Weekender Key Lime Lager - a bright, light lager brewed with key lime and seasalt that is zippy and fun just like this outfit.

The growth of lower-alcohol styles like pilsners and lagers. Lower alcohol beers work really well for our adjuncts (additional brewing ingredients) like chai tea and sea salt because they let those flavors shine. We love that customers are seeking out low ABV options.

LeAnn: Natural leather sandals, wavy hair down, and diamond earrings.

Tara: Swedish hasbeens sandal clogs, a bright red manicure, and a low ponytail

The craftsmanship. The pieces are really well made and will last.