Bristol brewery releases International Women's Day beer, with funds going to multiple local charities

Bristol brewery releases International Women's Day beer, with funds going to multiple local charities.

Bristol Beer Factory has this week announced the launch of Cowgirl Supernova, a limited edition 5.0% Kolsch IPA created and brewed by an entirely female team. Cowgirl Supernova has been created to celebrate International Women’s Day which falls on Sunday 8th March, and as well as highlighting women in the male-dominated beer industry, £2,000 of funds raised from the product will be going directly to four local charities; Easton Cowgirls FC, Trans Pride Bristol, One25 and Project Mama.

As well as sporting a pair of pink Chappell Roan-inspired cowboy boots on the can, the beer is made using the “Pink Boots” hop blend (which is only allowed to be used by female brewers) provided by Yakima Chief. Available to order for UK wide delivery from Monday 2nd March, funds raised from the sales will be donated to the four charities, who support Bristol’s women’s and trans communities, as part of Bristol Beer Factory’s ‘Brewed to Give’ initiative; a fundraising programme which gives back to the local community and has so far raised over £673,472 for various causes.

The brew of Cowgirl Supernova took place at Bristol Beer Factory’s Ashton Vale based brewery on Friday 6th February, led by resident female brewers Rosie du Toit Lingard and Briar Simmons, attended by BBF staff, and members of the charities who will benefit from the funds raised by the beer.

Bristol Beer Factory will be celebrating Cowgirl Supernova’s public launch with several events in the run up to International Women’s Day. On Friday 6th March they’ll be hosting a tap takeover at female-led pub the Seven Stars in Redcliffe, which will be showcasing Cowgirl Supernova alongside a host of other Bristol Beer Factory’s beers on cask and keg, with live music from local musician Bethany Chadd and an opportunity to meet the female brewers behind the new beer.

They will also be hosting a special International Women’s Day Workshop as part of the city’s IWD 2026 celebrations at Bristol’s City Hall on Saturday 7th March, where the brewers will share their story and the vision behind the beer, as well as a tasting of Cowgirl Supernova. To attend, head to the Hanover Room, City Hall for 2pm, or get your ticket in advance on Eventbrite here.

Speaking about the new brew, Bristol Beer Factory’s Marketing Manager Kezia FG Williams said:

“We’re so excited to be releasing Cowgirl Supernova, and shining a spotlight on the amazing women here at BBF and across the beer industry. It’s fantastic to be able to commit to donating part of the funds raised to such a range of amazing charities in our city who do such incredible work with women and trans communities across the city.”

Cowgirl Supernova is available to order for UK nationwide delivery from Bristol Beer Factory’s website from Monday 2nd March, and will be pouring in all Bristol Beer Factory’s venues including The Barley Mow, the Arnolfini, Junction, The Pump House and BBF Tap Room.