Climate change seems like a distant concern to the brewing industry in the middle of a global pandemic. But the impacts could be both more severe and much longer lasting.
Global brewers such as Anheuser-Busch and MillerCoors are all investing heavily in finding new drought- and heat-resistant hops and barley, but small-scale brewers are less equipped to deal with the challenges posed by the changing climate. “Sustainability does not just mean doing the right thing,” Chris Swersey, a supply chain specialist and competition manager for the Brewers Association says in an article in Great Washington. “Sustainability literally means that. How am I going to contribute to the ongoing sustainability of my business? You know, the existence of my business?”
Beverage Ingredients featured expert topic supported by California Craft Brewers Association
The 2024 California Craft Beer Summit is the most important event of the year for California Brewers or anyone interested in building their business in the craft beer industry. The 2024 Summit will be held in Sacramento on March 12-14, 2024.
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