The brew industry has really taken on the challenge to brewing processes that include a more environmentally friendly approach. The entire process of brewing (from beginning to end) really takes a toll on the planet. It takes about 20 gallons of water to produce a single eight-ounce serving of beer — then there’s the glass and aluminum production for alcohol containers, the plastic and cardboard for packaging, and energy consumption for home and retail refrigeration.

Brewing and fermenting require a huge amount of energy and companies are continuing to find ways to reduce the emissions of CO2. The food and beverage industry is one of the most unsustainable in the world, contributing to an estimated 60 percent of biodiversity loss and 30 percent of emissions-driven climate change worldwide.

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