The Pellicle Podcast Ep54 — An Open Discussion About Sustainability in Beer
Apr 22, 2024
Ben Stubbs, co-founder of Rivington Brewery, Chris Drummond from All Kin Brewing, and Jonny Heyes, IMBC founder, dive deep into sustainability in the beer industry. They discuss the challenges of making brewing more environmentally friendly amidst energy-intensive processes. Innovative solutions like local sourcing, energy efficiency, and regenerative farming take center stage. They also tackle the issue of greenwashing, emphasizing the need for transparency and genuine efforts in sustainability. It's a thought-provoking conversation on brewing's future!
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Brewery Fire
- Chris Drummond's brewery, Good Things Brewing Co., was built with sustainability in mind.
- It was struck by lightning and burned down, but they are rebuilding as Allkin Brewing.
Beer Production vs. Wine/Cider
- Beer production often involves sourcing ingredients from many locations, unlike wine or cider.
- This, and its water usage, isn't always apparent to consumers.
Rivington's Sustainable Practices
- Rivington Brewery uses spent grain to feed cattle and hops as fertilizer.
- They aim to decrease their farming impact and become carbon neutral.