An international celebration of women and non-binary folks in the alcohol and fermented beverage industry.
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Pink Boots Collaboration Brews in 2022
5 & 1
5 Provinces & 1 Territory
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Different types of alcohol created. Beer, Cider, Wine and a beer hybrid brew
$16,000
of donations in 2022 that will go toward scholarships for our members
Collaboration Brew Days / Collaboration Collective
The Pink Boots Collaboration Collective is an international initiative celebrating the contributions of women and non-binary folks in the fermented and alcohol and beverage industry. This global movement recognizes the lasting impact on our craft through community connections and education.
To participate, businesses and producers are invited to create a unique product-whether beer, wine, spirits, coffee, kombucha seltzer and beyond-, or host an event and donate a portion of sales of the finished product to the Pink Boots Society ( Canada Chapter) that will go toward funding scholarships that advance the Pink Boots mission: to assist, inspire and encourage the professional development and education of women and non-binary individuals in our industry.
How Do I Participate?
Brainstorm Your Involvement
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Decide how much you want to get involved. Brew a new beverage, add the Collective logo to swag, make bitters ( or hop water even) using the hop blend - the possibilities are endless!
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Imagine something new
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Rebrand a current product
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Partner with another business
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Host a "Pink Boots" Day of the week
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Plan a Chapter Collaboration
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Register - Any time of the year!
By registering, you:
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Get access to the official Collective logo. Only registered participants can use the logo.
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Collective Toolkit with logo files and resources for a successful event!
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Pledge a donation? Let us know what proceeds you will be donation to our mission.
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Showcase Pink Boots Products ( Optional)
Boost your product, and your impact, by using one ( or all) of out official Pink Boots supporting ingredients
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Pink Boots Hop Blend with Yakima Chief Hop. $1 from each bag goes to the Pink Boots Society
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Pink Boots Malt with Country Malt Group / Canada Malting Co. $5 from each bag sold in Canada goes to Pink Boots CANADA
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Pink Boots Yeast from Escarpment Labs.15% of the proceeds from Canadian sales goes to Pink Boots CANADA
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Make it!
Fire up the kettle or send out the invites!
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Produce your beverage! (Beer,Cider, Spirit, Cocktail,N/A etc)
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Host a happy hour or organize a brew day.
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Share the details with us. Email events@pinkbootscanada.ca with information on when you plan to brew, who is involved, launch events/dates, and anything else you would like us to share on our social platforms.
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Launch + Promote
Once your product is ready for sale, tag us, at pinkbootscanada, and pinkbootssociety, and use the provided Collaboration Collective toolkit so we can help amplify your release or event.
Use the hashtags:
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#pinkbootssociety
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#collabbrewday
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#pinkbootsbrew
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#pinkbootscanada
We will make sure to follow along and repost!
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Submit Your Donation
After sales, send your pledged donation to the Pink Boots Society, and make sure you request the funds go to the CANADA CHAPTER!
Every dollar helps fund scholarships and empowers women and non-binary individuals in the fermented beverage industry.
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Donations
You've hosted a fantastic Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day, and your beverage has been a hit! Now that you've sold all your beverages it's time to make your donation.
**Remember to specify that you want your donations to go to the CANADA Chapter***
Ready to support Pink Boots Canada? You can easily send in your donation from your Collaboration Brew Day sales via cheque or online. While we can't provide income tax receipts right now, your contribution makes a big difference! For more details on donating by cheque, click HERE.
Just a heads up, purchasing the Pink Boots Hop Blend or malt isn't considered a donation—it goes straight to the National chapter, not us. Remember, when donating, specify it's for the CANADA Chapter!
Pink Boots Hop Blend
Yakima Chief Hops Pink Boots Blend has become a well-known movement in the hop community, as brewers from all over the world incorporate this hop blend into recipes each year in celebration and support of women in the brewing industry. For Pink Boots Society Canada Chapter and Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), creating the blend is half the fun, and quite the celebration itself.
Developing a hop blend is an art, and typically a more exclusive occasion where a small number of industry professionals gather around a table to rub, sniff and select from an array of hop varieties.
☞ YAKIMA CHIEF – HOP SENSORY 101 (with charts you can download)
☞ YAKIMA CHIEF – HOP BLENDS PRODUCT VIDEO
Our Blends
Pink Boots Hop Blend
Yakima Chief Hops Pink Boots Blend has become a well-known movement in the hop community, as brewers from all over the world incorporate this hop blend into recipes each year in celebration and support of women in the brewing industry. For Pink Boots Society Canada Chapter and Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), creating the blend is half the fun, and quite the celebration itself.
Developing a hop blend is an art, and typically a more exclusive occasion where a small number of industry professionals gather around a table to rub, sniff and select from an array of hop varieties.
Pink Boots Malt Blend
As part of a global family of brands, Canada Malting Co., Great Western Malting, and Country Malt Group all share the same values of diversity, equity and inclusion. With one foot in the farming community and the other placed firmly in the craft beverage industry, we’re passionate about empowering women and non-binary individuals across the supply chain; from the barley fields to our malthouses, and from our distribution centers to the taprooms.
The Pink Boots Malt was born from the idea to involve more members of the industry in our efforts to uplift women and non-binary colleagues, as malt is a core ingredient for both brewers and distillers. With each bag purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Boots Society scholarship fund in the US and Canada to support their mission: to assist, inspire and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry.
The Pink Boots Malt is a seasonal craft base malt product, appropriate for both brewing and distilling. Each year, it will highlight a different barley variety and subtle differences in base malt characteristics.
Limited volumes of the Pink Boots Malt is produced each year, so don’t miss out!
Pink Boots Yeast Strain
At Escarpment Labs, we believe great beer starts with great ingredients and a strong brewing community. That’s why partnering with Pink Boots Society is such a natural fit! Just as Pink Boots values the exchange of ideas and resources, Escarpment Labs is dedicated to helping all brewers make their best beer by providing open access to knowledge and innovative solutions. By coming together, we’re working to ensure that every woman and non-binary brewer has the chance to explore their passion, expand their skills, and contribute to a vibrant and inclusive industry.
Brewers love flexibility, so we chose this unique Kölsch strain to give each brewery the freedom to bring something uniquely their own to the table. Originally from Germany, this yeast delivers crisp, bright white wine-like aromatics in light ales while bringing strong biotransformation and haze to hazy IPAs. In hoppy beers, it enhances citrus-forward flavours, making it a powerhouse for multiple styles.
Even better? This strain pairs perfectly with the Pink Boots hop blend and malt, giving breweries a great way to brew with purpose and maximize their support!