Brewing Connections: Sun KIng Joins Pink Boots Society Collaboration Brew Day
This week, several of the ladies of Sun King Brewing packed into a van (with our driver Elvis at the wheel!) and headed south to Bloomington for a Pink Boots Society Collaboration Brew Day hosted at Heartwork Brewing.
The day was all about education, connection and creation alongside our fellow Pink Boots Society members from Heartwork Brewing, Upland Brewing Co., Big Lug Brewing Co., Towaki Brewing Company, Kismetic Beer Company, and Guggman Haus Brewing Co., and the Indiana Brewer’s Guild.
A Day of Learning & Collaboration
Our morning started at Heartwork Brewing, where we joined forces on Heartwork’s first-ever collaboration beer. It was a project that brought together women from across Indiana’s brewing community. Aubrey Williams, Heartwork’s co-founder, summed up the day perfectly:
“It was an absolute honor to have such an amazing group visit Heartwork Brewing to create our first collab beer with another brewery… or in this case multiple breweries! I’m happy to share my carb-loaded love for local spots Gables Bagels and Mother Bear’s Pizza. I’m also thankful for the Upland team welcoming us down the road into the Wood Shop for some sour love!”
After the brew session, the group traveled to Upland Brewing’s Wood Shop, where we explored their barrel-aging program and sampled a wide array of sours. Before we knew it, it was time to load up the bus and head back to Indy. The ride gave us time to sample each other’s beers and maybe sing along to a pretty amazing playlist. The conversations carried on with final stops and sips at Sun King Brewery and Kismetic.
Why It Matters
The Pink Boots Society’s mission is to assist, inspire and encourage women and non-binary individuals in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry to advance their careers through education.
For our Sun King crew, it was a chance to not only collaborate on a beer but also to share experiences, learn from others and build stronger networks within the Indiana brewing industry.
For one of our team members, who has only been in the industry for three months, the day was especially impactful:
“It was amazing to be able to get together with other women in the industry and share experiences. I appreciated being able to also get to know my own co-workers more. The conversations and connections were invaluable as I continue to learn more about the craft beer world.”
A Stronger Brewing Community
The Indiana chapter of the Pink Boots Society showed up in full force, making the event a success. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with peers, strengthen our craft and keep moving the industry forward. (Special shout-out to Nicole from Heartwork and Aubrey from Kismetic for organizing and hosting.)
Here’s to more collaboration, education and great beer ahead!