LOVELAND — Dixie Daly has a special fondness for the color pink, which is reflected in her vibrant assortment of pink-themed products, ranging from pink chocolate bars to Dream Pink perfume and even Pink On chapstick. As the business and membership director for the Loveland Chamber of Commerce, Daly has made her mark in the community over the years, being recognized as one of BizWest’s Women of Distinction in 2015, and as one of the Top 50 Influential Business Leaders in 2023 and 2024.
In a bid to further express her love for pink, Daly has embarked on the creation of Tickled Pink Beer, a dream she had for thirteen years. The idea gained traction after she attended a retreat in Cabo San Lucas, where corporate motivator Danelle Delgado inspired her to pursue her ambitions.
Daly approached Jesse Sommers at Grimm Brothers Brewery with her pink beer concept, and it marked the beginning of a collaborative journey. The challenge was to create a beer not only visually appealing but also flavorful. Daly proposed using natural beet powder, a tribute to Loveland’s heritage of sugar beet farming, steering clear of artificial dyes.
The brewing team experimented with the recipe, starting with a German honey wheat ale known as Snowdrop, creating various iterations with different quantities of beet powder until they achieved the ideal color and taste. According to Tyler Allen, co-owner of the breweries, they are rapidly preparing to launch the product, with kegs scheduled to be ready soon and plans for can distribution underway.
Daly describes Tickled Pink as “crisp and very refreshing,” and she already has a vision for its marketing strategy, including connected initiatives to breast cancer awareness and Loveland’s Valentine’s Day celebrations.
With an infectious enthusiasm, Daly invites beer enthusiasts to visit Grimm Brothers Brewery to taste this unique pink ale, emphasizing the message that “with every sip, you’ll know dreams do come true.”
This venture showcases the potential for creativity, collaboration, and community spirit in the local business landscape, reminding us that pursuing dreams can lead to delightful and unexpected outcomes.
In summary, Dixie Daly’s journey to create Tickled Pink Beer is a testament to the power of inspiration and teamwork, bringing a fresh and fun product to the Loveland community. The anticipated launch of this bright and cheerful beverage aligns with Daly’s passionate philosophy that life is meant to be enjoyed and embraced.