This is how we save more than 1,000,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere a year (and havenât bought CO2 in more than a decade).
Ferment, rinse, repeat, with minimal fossil fuels used: music to sustainable breweryâs ears.
By capturing the CO2 thatâs created from our fermenting beer, we havenât purchased carbon dioxide in more than 17 years. Re-utilizing the naturally produced carbon dioxide also allows us to save more than 1,000,000 pounds of CO2 a year.
Itâs all part of our Beer Powered BeerÂŽ program, which is geared to decrease our carbon footprint as much as we can.
Curtis Holmes, your favorite plant manager, is here to walk through our carbon recapture system which has been in place at the brewery since 1998.
Learn more about Beer Powered BeerÂŽ by visiting our profile or
How we save 1,000,000 gallons of water a year đť
Since day one, weâve had to do things differently at Alaskan Brewing Company given our breweryâs location in Juneau, Alaska.
From getting materials to brewing beer to properly disposing of waste, itâs a challenge brewing beer in a place that has no road system in or out and everything must come and go on barges or by air.
How do we properly dispose of thousands of pounds of spent grain?
How do we gather enough CO2 to carbonate our beer?
How do we power the brew kettle more efficiently, or lessen our footprint on the environment as a whole?
Good thing we like a challenge.
In part one of our sustainability series, Plant Manager Curtis Holmes walks through the mash filter press. This method of extracting sugar from grain is more efficient than traditional lautering in many ways, and saves Alaskan Brewing about a million gallons of water a year. It also cuts our grain usage down by 3-5% every year.
Plus, it directly helps the next part of our sustainable practice: making fuel for the boil kettle out of the spent grain. Itâs all part of our Beer Powered BeerÂŽ program.
Learn more about Alaskan Brewingâs sustainable brewing practices by visiting our profile or tapping the link in our bio.
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The weather is warming up (finally) and the critters are making their return!
Longer days, fresh air, and a little more wildlife around every corner.
#livelifealaskan
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped us celebrate Spring Fling, our kickoff to the summer season and a thank you to the local community!
Seeing familiar faces, meeting new friends, and sharing another incredible evening together is what makes this event so memorable, especially on our 40th Anniversary.
Already looking forward to next year đťđť
Fresh gear, new styles, and doors wide open!
The Alaskan Brewing Depot is officially open for business - come get the essentials for all things Alaskan!
Whether you worked or played hard, nothing beats a well-earned brew.
Reward yourself and make sure you check out our Adventure Pack.
Featuring Class 5 Pale Ale, Excursion West Coast Style IPA, Ascender Pale Ale, and Icy Bay IPA
Adventure calls ... Answer it.
From the smallest leaves to entire ecosystems, every piece matters.
Earth Day is a reminder that caring for the planet isnât just a once-a-year effort, rather itâs an ongoing commitment to preserve, protect, and respect the natural world we all depend on.
Learn more about how we strive to be stewards of the outdoors on our website (link in bio)
Love beer and Living Life Alaskan?
Join our Tasting Room team year-round and see what's on tap:
⢠Full-time hours
⢠401(k) with matching
⢠Monthly beer allotment
⢠Clothing budget to keep you looking sharp in the newest beer gear
⢠Health insurance
⢠And more!
Link in Bio to apply!
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