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4 Ways to Incorporate Sustainable Practices Into Your Craft Brewery

Julia Nikolaus — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 04:00:29 +0000

4 Ways to Incorporate Sustainable Practices Into Your Craft Brewery

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The craft brewing industry continues to grow, with brewpubs, microbreweries, and independent taprooms thriving and attracting dedicated customers. For craft breweries, incorporating sustainability can be a valuable strategy to ensure a successful and enduring future.

A company’s sustainability is becoming a major purchasing decision, especially among younger adults. Harvard Business Review recently found that Millennials were 27% more likely than older generations to buy a product when they believed a company cared about its impact on the earth and its people.

How can your brewery implement measures to become more sustainable? Follow the tips below.

1. Conserve and Recycle Water

Everything from filling up kegs or barrels to cleaning used equipment requires water. Besides being unsustainable, wasting lots of water means facing expensive monthly water bills. Fortunately, utilizing water conservation and recycling methods can resolve excess water usage.

Some craft breweries reduce how much water they use by installing or updating their wastewater treatment systems. This somewhat simple but effective change reuses wastewater created during brewing-related processes.

Breweries using wastewater more efficiently have less dependency on fresh water. Buying water-efficient cleaning and irrigation equipment can also significantly reduce water usage for breweries.

2. Lower Energy Usage

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An effective way to lower energy consumption is by having your brewery use renewable energy. Utilizing wind energy is an effective way to become a more sustainable business. However, this type of energy isn’t typically available unless you’re near a wind power station.

Many craft breweries emphasizing sustainability increase their reliance on solar energy. After a solar panel installation, the sun’s rays shine down on these panels. Then, the business using these panels can rely on some or all of its energy needs by using solar power.

Your brewery can also begin making easier-to-implement changes on a smaller scale through an energy audit. Energy audits measure how a business uses energy, identifying where to make changes to reduce its overall electricity usage.

3. Implement Sustainable Shipping Methods

So far, you’ve learned about implementable sustainability methods to use during the brewing process. But what can your business do to be sustainable after products leave your warehouses? Focus on sustainable shipping.

There are nearly endless ways to become more sustainable through shipping changes. Your brand can send each order in a beer can shipper made from recyclable materials. Another option is to use sustainable materials as a medium for keeping a package’s contents safe.

4. Change What Happens to Brewing Waste

There’s no way to brew beer and other beverages without creating brewing-related waste. This situation leaves breweries dealing with a near-constant stream of seemingly useless grains from the brewing process. Fortunately, spent grains have many uses.

These grains remain edible while retaining most of their nutrients. Because of that, some craft breweries donate used grains to local farmers to use as compost or animal feed.

Brew a Greener Future

Staying successful in the brewing industry takes time and effort, but it can pay off in several ways. Sustainable companies often build and maintain strong relationships within nearby communities. Sustainable business practices may also lower your company’s operating expenses or help it qualify for tax-related incentives.

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Vault Brewing Co. is Now Shipping to Pennsylvania

BKline — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:06:15 +0000

The Vault Brewing Co’s Facebook page announced that they will be shipping to Pennsylvania.

Add another coming to PA

Add another wonderful brewery shipping to Pennsylvania. They add to a growing list of breweries shipping to PA, including Adroit Theory, Aslin, Southern Grist, etc. As well as many in state breweries that are shipping statewide such as Tattered Flag, Tired Hands, and more.

Their Facebook announcement read:

PA PEOPLE!! I’m talking Lancaster, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Philly, Yardley— you name it, we got you covered. Shipping is the best way to get your Vault Beer in bulk. We have a vast variety of cans available for purchase online. Follow the link in bio to check out our inventory! Place your order in tomorrow night by 12AM to receive your beer-to-door delivery in 5-10 business days. Oh and FREE SHIPPING!! Whaaaaa?
Facebook – Vault Brewing Co

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Burley Oak Shipping To Your Door

BKline — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 01:25:00 +0000

Burley Oak Announces Its Shipping

Another Brewery Giant Shipping Into Pennsylvania

Hot off the presses of Southern Grist Brewing announcing that they will be shipping into Pennsylvania, comes another big ‘hype time’ brewery announcing they are also shipping into Pennsylvania – this time its Burley Oak.

Burley Oak, famous for their JREAMS series of beers, as well as high quality IPAs and other sours, has been sending beers to distributors in Pennsylvania, but now is offering shipping to residential. They join a large group of in – state breweries shipping state wide, as well as some bigger named breweries shipping into the state.

Burley Oak

According to Untapp, Burley Oak is a micro brewery from Berlin Maryland, with over 600 unique beers, and over 580,000 check ins, with a global average rating of 4.04. Their info blurb reads: “We built our brewery from the ground up, utilizing sustainable practices with local materials and craftsmen. We love our town of Berlin, Maryland and hope you join us in our taproom for a couple pints and growlers. Our goal is to produce distinctive beers with unsurpassed quality while blending contemporary and traditional brewing methods.”

You can visit Burley Oak’s social media pages here:

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-B. Kline

Southern Grist Brewing Is Shipping

BKline — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:46:00 +0000

Southern Grist Brewing Is Shipping

Good News Everyone… Southern Grist Is Shipping

One of the few good things (in the brewing community) of the COVID-19 pandemic, is the increase in breweries shipping right to your door. And the latest to do just that is Southern Grist Brewing.

They announced on Facebook and Instagram that they will be shipping to the following states: Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Kentucky, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia – as well as the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.). They join a growing list of breweries shipping into Pennsylvania.

Southern Grist

Southern Grist is a brewery from Nashville Tennessee. Untappd lists them as a microbrewery with over 800 unique beers, and over 360,000 check ins, and an average score of 4.11.

For more information on Southern Grist Brewing, you can check out their various social media pages:

For Other Shipping News

Check out these articles for other breweries shipping in the Central PA area:

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Aslin Beer Company Begins Shipping into Pennsylvania

BKline — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 03:26:00 +0000

Aslin Beer Company Announces Their Now Shipping to Pennsylvania on Their Instagram Page

Add another fantastic out of state brewery now shipping into Pennsylvania. Just like Grist House Brewing announce statewide shipping in Pennsylvania, Aslin Beer Company also announced that they will be shipping into Pennsylvania.

Aslin Beer Company is usually listed in any “best of the region” breweries for the East Coast area. They are from Alexandria Virginia, and recently opened a second location in Herndon. They are popular for their IPAs (particularly New England IPAs). Aslin’s Untappd page: a micro brewery from Alexandria Virginia, they have 442 unique beers with a global average rating of 4.13 out of 755K+ ratings. Their description reads: “Aslin Beer Company is a northern Virginia, DC suburb, microbrewery suited to provide great beverages and a wide variety. Visit our spacious, 24-tap tasting room in Alexandria, or our Herndon location for to-go beer only.”

Their Instagram page announcement reads:

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Hey Pennsylvania!! 👋 We are thrilled to finally bring you the whole menu of fresh, new releases! Starting now, order on our site* at Aslinbeer.com/online-ordering then click “Shipping,” & UPS will bring it right to your doorstep. Link to order is in our bio!👌
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*You must be 21+ to order, & present a 21+ ID when your order is delivered. See details on our site regarding PA state limits for orders.
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To see their post you can visit their Instagram here: Aslin Beer Co Announces Shipping into PA via Instagram.

Looks like a lot of great offerings are becoming available in Pennsylvania, with many more looking to make announcements in the coming weeks, so be sure to stay tuned here to get the latest news!

Cheers!
-B. Kline

Brewery Openings, Closings, Shipment News

Be sure to check out our other articles on brewery openings:

Breweries Shipping in and into Pennsylvania:

Tattered Flag Supply Drop Shipping Statewide
Imprint Begins Shipping Statewide
Aslin Beer Company
Helltown Brewing Company
The Veil Brewery
Gristhouse Craft Brewery

Brewery Closings:

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Grist House Shipping Statewide in Pennsylvania

BKline — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:45:00 +0000

Grist House PA Beer Shipping (photo courtesy of their Facebook page)

Earlier today Grist House Craft Brewery announced that they will be shipping statewide in Pennsylvania. Adding yet another fantastic brewery to a growing long list of breweries shipping statewide in Pennsylvania. Soon it’ll be easier to list the breweries NOT shipping than the ones shipping.

They posted on their Facebook page at noon today:

“You have asked and it’s finally here! We are now shipping Grist House beer anywhere in Pennsylvania!

We’ve been working on this for a long time now, and we are so excited to be bringing Grist House to craft beer lovers all over the state!

Visit gristhouse.com/shipping for more info.”

In just the past week several breweries have announced shipping within or into Pennsylvania. If there was one thing that has been a good that has come out of 2020, its the increase in shipping for beer and beer services.

Grist House Craft Brewery is a micro brewery located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. According to Untappd they have 185 unique beers and a global average rating of 3.99 with 150K ratings. Their Untappd description reads: “Grist House Craft Brewery is located in the heart of Millvale, PA just minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh. Family owned and operated, we strive to produce high quality beer that is delicious and easy drinking. The brewery is loaded with character, from our taproom overlooking the brew system, our all-season deck and spacious outdoor seating area, to our tap handles hand crafted by a local blacksmith. We invite you, your friends and family to come enjoy a pint with us.”

As always everyone, get out there and enjoy some great local craft beer, or get some shipped to you from a small time great like Grist House or Tattered Flag or The Veil or Aslin, and enjoy a delicious pint of great craft beer.

Cheers!

-B. Kline

For more information check out:

Brewery Openings, Closings, Shipment News

Be sure to check out our other articles on brewery openings:

Breweries Shipping in and into Pennsylvania:

Tattered Flag Supply Drop Shipping Statewide
Imprint Begins Shipping Statewide
Aslin
Helltown
The Veil
Gristhouse

Brewery Closings:

Tattered Flag Shipping Statewide

BKline — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 14:43:15 +0000

Tattered Flag’s Supply Drop announcement

Yesterday Tattered Flag Brewing and Distillery announced that they are the latest craft brewery in Pennsylvania to jump into the shipping game. Following breweries like Levante Brewing, Tired Hands Brewing, The Larimeer, and many others, Tattered Flag will also now be shipping to all of Pennsylvania.

While some breweries have been able to ship out of Pennsylvania, currently Tattered Flag is limited to Pennsylvania only, this is still a huge step for both the brewery and fans of great craft beer the whole state over. For people as far as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, it can be hard to get your hands on Tattered Flag, so this is a great way for them to be able to try their amazing beers and spirits.

This is not just limited to their award winning craft beers, but also their award winning spirits like their Tequila and Vodkas and their other great liquors.

They dropped this bombshell at roughly 3PM yesterday, and this was their press release on their official Facebook page:

“Introducing Tattered Flag Supply Drop – your online source for DIRECT SHIPPING of Tattered Flag’s award-winning Beer, Spirits, and Ready To Drink Canned Cocktails! Head to www.tatteredflagsupplydrop.com to create your account and place your first order! FREE SHIPPING on orders of $75 or more! We are now accepting PRE-ORDERS for shipping on Wednesday, September 9th! To celebrate, we are releasing a limited supply of our Reposado Agave (barrel aged tequila) for purchase on the website only!#tatteredflagsupplydrop #directshipping #beer #spirits #toyourfrontdoor” (with the above image)

So if you are in the state of Pennsylvania and haven’t been able to try their fantastic beers yet, be sure to jump on this fantastic new way of getting to try them, and make sure to take advantage of the free shipping (on orders over 75$).

Its great seeing some of the success stories coming out of COVID for some of these local great breweries, like Tattered Flag, and some others that are expanding or opening soon (like Rubber Soul in Hummelstown soon due to open) and The Englewood.

Be sure to check out the many beer reviews of Tattered Flag’s beers we’ve done here on the blog to get an idea of what you can order from them.

Lots of big news coming soon here to the blog, so please stay tuned, especially if you live locally in the 717 area!

Cheers!

-B. Kline