Guardian - A Beer Brewed For The Brave

This year marks our 5th Annual Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day, and this one hits different.

Every Pink Boots brew is special. It’s a chance to celebrate women in and around beer—those pushing boundaries, building community, and making this industry more vibrant, inclusive, and straight-up better. But this year, our brew day is deeply personal.

We’re brewing a beer for a true force of nature.
A woman who never asked for permission.
A woman who climbed ladders—literally and figuratively—and pulled others up behind her.
A woman who spent her life saving lives.

This year, we brew for Mom.

Why We're Brewing

She was one of the first female firefighters in the western U.S.—an engine operator, a member of the rope and helicopter rescue teams, a search and rescue volunteer. She flew into the Arizona desert strapped to the side of a chopper to bring people home. When she retired from firefighting, she became an ER nurse. Then a flight nurse. Always showing up. Always fighting for others.

She’s also the woman who fought for us. Through childhood cancer, through unimaginable injuries, through every family challenge, she’s been a constant—fearless, relentless, and full of love.

And now, she’s in her own fight: recovering from brain cancer and a craniotomy that tested every ounce of her strength.

So yeah, this beer? It’s hers. It's for all the badass women who don’t quit, who keep climbing, who show up for others and still carry the weight of their own battles.

What we're brewing

Introducing Guardian, a Hazy IPA brewed with the Pink Boots Blend 2024—a powerhouse combo of Krush™, Simcoe®, Mosaic®, and Chinook. This hop blend is loud, radiant, and full of character—just like the woman it honors.

Guardian pours golden-orange with a soft haze and a creamy white cap. It hits you with waves of tropical fruit, citrus zest, and a whisper of pine, rounded out by a smooth body and pillowy finish. There’s strength in every sip—but it never overwhelms. It’s balanced, bold, and unapologetically expressive.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Radiant gold haze with a glowing body and persistent white foam.
Aroma: Juicy mango, ripe peach, orange peel, light pine, and a floral kiss.
Flavor: Citrus-forward with a medley of tropical fruit, stone fruit, and resinous edge.
Mouthfeel: Silky and soft, full-bodied with just enough bitterness to keep it lifted.
ABV: 5.5%
Style: Hazy IPA
Vibe: Strong, tender, resilient, unforgettable.

About Pink Boots Society

Every year, we partner with the Pink Boots Society, an organization that supports and uplifts women and non-binary individuals in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry through education, scholarships, and community-building. The annual Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day unites breweries across the world to brew beers using their custom hop blend—raising funds and awareness with every pint.

It’s more than just a brew. It’s about creating space, giving credit, and showing love for those who make this industry what it is—both in front of the taps and behind the tanks.

The Release

Guardian will release April 10th, 2-25, just in time to toast the everyday heroes who don’t wear capes—but do wear turnout gear, hospital scrubs, and sometimes just that determined look that says: “I’ve got this.”