Lakefront Brewery Set to Release Cans of Queen Bean, Their 5th Annual Pink Boots Collaboration Brew
Women and non-binary individuals gathered at Lakefront to brew a beer in celebration of Pink Boots Society who work to recognize the positive impact women and non-binary individuals have on the alcoholic beverage industry.
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On January 9th, 15 Pink Boots collaborators gathered in Lakefront’s production facility to grind malt, test gravity, add hops, and create Queen Bean, a Caramel Coffee Blonde Ale brewed with Stone Creek Coffee beans. Lakefront Brewery’s Retail & Donations Coordinator, Elizabeth Mauritz, chose the style to combine her love of craft coffee and craft beer while also collaborating with fellow B Corp, Stone Creek Coffee.
“My career first led me to coffee, and later to craft beer at Lakefront Brewery. You tend to see coffee more often in stouts or porters, but I prefer the lightness of coffee blonde ales, which allow for a more balanced and delicate coffee flavor to shine. Stone Creek Coffee is my favorite local roastery, and they are also a B Corp just like Lakefront. It’s a great feeling to be able to collaborate with another company that holds itself to a higher standard and has a sense of purpose beyond profit.” Caramel and vanilla were added for a hint of sweetness, inspired by Mauritz’s preferred coffee additives. The label was designed by former Lakefront employee and Pink Boots collaborator Amy-Sue Hazel, featuring a serene goddess formed from the swirls of coffee inside a mug.
Lakefront is releasing Queen Bean on Friday, March 7th on draft and in 12-ounce cans, a first for their Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day brews. They will be donating $1 for every full pour, $2 for every crowler, and $1 for each can consumed on-site to Pink Boots Society’s National and Wisconsin Chapters. The equivalent of $3 for every 6-pack to go will also be donated. Single cans, 6-packs, and crowlers can be scheduled for pick up through their online ordering menu (https://order.toasttab.com/online/lakefrontbrewery) starting at 9 am on Friday, March 7th. Individuals can also purchase Queen Bean in all varieties from their main bar once they open at 11 am.
Lakefront notes that Queen Bean will have a special draft-only sneak peek at The Roman Coin, the night before, on Thursday March 6th starting at 6 pm.
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