Why Beer?
Why Beer?
Well, for starters, we really love good beer. And beer is, after all, an agricultural product.
But most importantly, the climate could use a beer. Industrial agriculture hasn't exactly been easy on our climate -- the barley and hops used for most beer still come from farms that use synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Why not give it a break?
We're working with like-minded breweries across the country to create beers using organic and regenerative ingredients, like Kernza®, a soil-saving, carbon-capturing perennial grain. Here's to the future.
Our Kernza Brews
Kernza® Beers From Our Regional Taproom Partners
What is Kernza®?
Kernza is a wheatlike perennial grain with a nutty flavor and a hint of sweet spices. Its massive root system penetrates up to 12 feet into the earth, at least twice the depth of conventional wheat. These remarkable roots build soil health and volume; they also draw down and store more carbon than annual grains typically used in beer. Also, because it’s a perennial, Kernza stays rooted in place for several years, minimizing machine tilling and replanting—which means less fossil-fuel–intensive equipment.
Not only does this grain make great beer—it’s also helping spark a global movement to fight the environmental crisis through agriculture.
That’s a Wrap
Together with suppliers like CanWorks, our brewery partners are reducing the demand for plastic-shrink-wrapped and difficult-to-recycle labeled cans.
