Emily Clark Says Cheers With New Craft Beer For A Cause

Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark is making an impact that reaches far beyond the game, proving that her influence isn’t just measured in goals and assists. In partnership with Broadhead Brewery, she has launched her first craft beer, “Ottawa Wheat 26,” the first Canadian pro female athlete-inspired beer, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Ottawa Hospital Breast Health Centre.

The beer is described as “a refreshing raspberry wheat ale with a crisp finish, brewed using locally sourced what and a hint of natural raspberry flavour. It’s light, smooth texture makes it the perfect drink for hockey fans and craft beer enthusiasts alike. The beer’s name pays homage to Clark’s ties to professional hockey in Ottawa, the wheat used in brewing and her iconic jersey number, 26”

The beer is currently available at CRAFT Beer Market, with plans to expand to additional locations across the city soon. To celebrate the launch, several of Clark’s Ottawa Charge teammates joined her, showing their support for both her and the cause, and all engaged with the fans who gathered for photos and autographs. Also in attendance were representatives from HEROS Hockey, an organization Clark actively supports that provides free hockey programs to underserved youth. She regularly donates tickets to HEROS participants and meets with them after games, further demonstrating her commitment to giving back to the Ottawa community.

For Broadhead Brewery, the partnership with Clark was about more than just business—it was about shared values.  

"(The partnership) means a lot to me, but to be honest, the focus wasn't the athlete part. It was Emily as a person, that's what resonated with me," said Jamie White, CEO and Founder of Broadhead Brewery. "When we met, we just aligned on so much. We aligned on the cause, our values, our hard work. We just kind of hit it off." 

Clark knew from the moment she joined Ottawa’s PWHL team that she wanted to make a meaningful difference in the community.

"It's incredibly important to be involved in the community," Clark shared. "I had a lot of goals coming to Ottawa on the ice, but off the ice, being able to have a true impact in the community is definitely something that was a goal of mine."

Choosing where to direct the beer’s proceeds wasn’t easy, given the number of deserving causes in the city. However, the Ottawa Hospital Breast Health Centre felt like the right fit. 

"Everyone is affected by cancer in some way, and I think breast health—especially with International Women's Day earlier this week—was something I really wanted to tie into," Clark explained. "It's great that the funds stay here in Ottawa and support the Ottawa Hospital, which is so great for the community."

With her new beer now available and more locations on the way, Clark is proving that her impact goes far beyond the game—leaving a lasting mark on both the ice and the Ottawa community.