Discover What’s Possible With Pink Boots Yeast and the 2025 Pink Boots Blend
The Pink Boots community is stepping into an exciting new chapter with the launch of the Pink Boots Collaboration Collective — a refreshed, more inclusive way for makers across all fermented beverages to come together and support Pink Boots education and scholarships all year long.
But let’s talk about what we’re most excited about: how this year’s Pink Boots Yeast teams up with the 9th Annual Pink Boots Hop Blend from Yakima Chief Hops. This pairing is bright, expressive, and incredibly versatile, opening the door to so many creative brews — from crisp and crushable to juicy and hop-saturated.
If you’re brewing for the Collective (or just brewing something delicious with purpose), this combo is ready to help you make it shine.
Let’s dive into what you can create.
Meet the 2025 Pink Boots Blend + Pink Boots Yeast Combo
The 2025 Pink Boots Hop Blend features a vibrant mix of Mosaic®, HBC 638, Centennial, and Ekuanot® — a combination built for both fruitiness and complexity. You’ll find citrus, berry, floral, herbal, and bright tropical elements woven throughout, making it a dynamic addition to aromatic beer styles and beyond.
Our Pink Boots Yeast, a unique German Kölsch–origin strain, has excellent terpene transformation activity, allowing it to pull forward the brighter citrus and fruit notes from the hop blend. It softens the heavier dank or pine notes these hops can sometimes lean into, and delivers a clean, expressive fermentation character in a wide range of styles.
Note: 15% of proceeds from our Pink Boots Yeast go directly to Pink Boots Society, supporting their mission to assist, inspire, and encourage women and non-binary professionals across the fermented beverage industry.
Together, they create a palette that is incredibly flexible for brewers — from classic IPAs to modern hybrids to adventurous sour projects.
What Can You Brew With Pink Boots Yeast + the 2025 Blend?
Short answer: almost anything you can dream up.
Here are some of our favourites.
1. A Bright, Modern West Coast IPA
For breweries that love crisp bitterness and a clean finish, this pairing is a natural fit.
Why it works:
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Yeast tames dankness and amplifies citrus
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Clean fermentation provides a polished West Coast profile
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Hop blend’s complexity shines through firm bitterness
Expect:
A refreshing, vibrant West Coast IPA packed with elevated citrus and fruit aromatics.
2. A Soft, Juicy NEIPA
When fermented warmer, Pink Boots Yeast leans into its fruity side, creating a soft ester profile that complements hazy styles beautifully.
Why it works:
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Terpene transformation boosts juicy aromatics
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Mosaic® and HBC 638 shine with enhanced tropical notes
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Rounded mouthfeel, expressive aroma
Expect:
A hazy IPA with lifted citrus and stone-fruit character — flavorful without drifting sweet or heavy.
3. A Cold-Fermented Pale Ale or “Kölsch IPA”
If you’re chasing drinkability with modern hop aroma, this is the move.
Why it works:
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Cooler fermentation gives a crisp, Kölsch-like backbone
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The hop blend’s citrus pops against a lighter malt profile
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Ultra-approachable, taproom-friendly
Expect:
A bright, refreshing beer with IPA-level aromatics and a wonderfully clean finish.
4. A West Coast–Inspired Pils… but Make It Kölsch
Perfect for brewers who love to experiment at the intersection of lager and ale techniques.
Why it works:
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Yeast stays clean at lower temps
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Hop blend offers complexity without overwhelming bitterness
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The result is aromatic, crisp, and modern
Expect:
A highly drinkable “hybrid pils” with citrus lift and subtle hop depth.
5. A Dry-Hopped Sour (Featuring Ekuanot® Front and Centre)
Ekuanot® is a standout hop in sours, and Pink Boots Yeast keeps things clean and bright even in lower-pH fermentations.
Why it works:
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Smooth ester profile plays well in acidic environments
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Hop and yeast combo softens sharp edges
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Fruit additions are easily elevated
Expect:
A zesty, aromatic sour with amplified citrus and tropical notes. Add fruit if you want — Ekuanot® loves company.
Ready to Brew Something Meaningful?
From crisp Kölsch-inspired ales to juicy hazies, modern hybrids, and fruit-driven sours, the combination of Pink Boots Yeast + the 2025 Pink Boots Hop Blend gives you endless ways to create something expressive, delicious, and purpose-driven.
And with the Collaboration Collective shifting to a year-round initiative, you can brew with these ingredients anytime — not just around International Women’s Day.
If you want fermentation advice or help shaping your Pink Boots recipe, we’re always here to chat.
