Brewer Finds Inspiration, Career Through Tragedy

Arlington TX

06 May, 2022

5:11 AM

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By Bob Francis, Fort Worth Report May 5, 2022 Sandra Murphy didn't expect to be a trailblazer, or a brewer for that matter. Yet, as the acknowledged first female head brewer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Murphy, 39, has blazed – or poured – a trail. In January, she joined Fort Brewery & Pizza as head brewer for the 25,000-square-foot brewery and restaurant at 2737 Tillar St. That followed her three-year stint at Panther Island Brewing. She has a passion for beer and brewing. Murphy is more than happy to share that joy she finds in beer, particularly those that are her creation. "I like pouring at festivals because it's immediate, and you can see their immediate face when they take a sip," she said. To read the full article, click here. Fort Worth Report is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that produces factual, in-depth journalism about city and county government, schools, healthcare, business, and arts and culture in Tarrant County. Always free to read; subscribe to newsletters, read coverage or support our newsroom at fortworthreport.org.