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You may recognize the name Hoplark as the creator of hopped teas and waters that I usually see at Whole Foods but can also be bought online.
You may not know that they also have limited editions like…
..or like this…
…might be a good alternative when the sun rachets up the heat.
It is crazy to think that this upcoming year will only be the 7th anniversary of the now annual Pink Boots Blend of hops. The partnership with Yakima Chief Hops creates a new “blend each year with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Pink Boots Society, the non-profit organization whose mission is to assist, inspire, and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry to advance their careers through education. YCH will donate $3 from each pound sold of the Pink Boots Blend directly to PBS, helping them to further their mission.”
This year, “the hop varieties in the 7th Annual Pink Boots Blend were collaboratively selected by PBS members through a combination of mailed kits and in-person voting during the Great American Beer Festival. This year’s distinctive combination features a harmonious melody of HBC 638, El Dorado®, Ahtanum®, and Idaho 7®.”
Next year, you will start seeing Pink Boots beers and I highly suggest tasting as many as you can.