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Converting Spent Grain Into Nanocellulose For Environmentally Friendly Packaging

Under the direction of Gustav Nyström, researchers at Empa’s Cellulose and Wood Materials department are searching for methods to make money off of spent grain. They have created a method to turn brewery waste into high-grade nanocellulose, a flexible biodegradable raw material that may be used to make fiber-reinforced polymers or packaging materials, among other…

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One Recent Report Found That Caffeine Is The Primary Motivator For Non-Alcoholic Purchases

Research from data analytics company Numerator indicates that consumers seeking non-alcoholic beverages are also searching for caffeine.  Pre/probiotics (17%), CBD (14%), caffeine (28%), vitamins (24%), electrolytes (22%), and adaptogens (5%), among other reasons, are among the non-alcoholic beverage users’ selections.  Consumers have been moving toward healthier lifestyles and non-alcoholic beverages for a number of years…

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Japan Has An Edge Over Other Countries Alcohol-Free

The world’s second-highest non-alcoholic beer consumption is found in Japan. Fiona Holland from Just Drinks investigates if international companies have a chance in a market dominated by regional behemoths. Among all the substitutes for alcohol, non-alcoholic beer has gained the most traction thus far. While still tiny, alcohol-free beer is eroding the sales of traditional…

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Alaska Airlines Expands Its Selection Of Premium Beverages With Co-Branded IPA

The ‘Cloud Cruiser,’ a co-branded IPA that is now offered 30,000 feet or higher in select lounges, is the result of the collaboration of two well-known Pacific Northwest businesses. Alaska Airlines is already offering its first-ever house brew, a unique craft beer made just for the airline by Seattle-based Fremont Brewing. Alaska’s newest IPA will…

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The Institute Of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) Launches Its First Dry Hopping Short Course

This course gives brewers the knowledge and techniques essential for producing exceptional dry hopped beers. The Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD), the most widely recognised provider of technical education in the brewing industry, has launched a brand new self-assessed and on demand technical course – Dry Hopping. The Dry Hopping course is the latest…

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Dry February And Beyond Have Replaced Dry January

The annual booze-free challenge has received a lot of attention this year. The concept of alcohol in the minds of adult Americans shifted with Dry January. The change is caused by the growing importance of lifespan and sleep in terms of overall health. According to NIQ, a company that studies consumer behaviour, non-alcoholic beer sales…

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From Homebrewing To Large-Scale Production

In 2012, Graham Sherman, a beer producer from Calgary, altered the legislation after learning that his idea to open a craft brewery was not allowed by Alberta’s liquor rules.  Prior to 2013, Alberta would not provide a license to a potential brew house unless it could prove that it could produce 500,000 litres of beer…

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The University Of Pittsburgh’s Engineering Department Gives Students The Chance To Brew Their Own Beer

Professor of engineering at University Of Pittsburgh and a 25-year veteran of home brewing beer, Robert Parker, made the decision to “do something different” and “bring his passion to work.”  Parker accomplished this, working with colleagues Rob Toplak and Dan Cole, to introduce the Pitt engineering department’s Science, Technology, and Culture of Craft Brewing course. …

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How Should A Brewery Be Operated In India?

Navigating the complicated terrain of rules, market dynamics, and consumer tastes is necessary while operating a brewery business in India. Obtaining the required licenses and permissions, finding premium components, and overseeing the distribution routes are just a few of the details that need careful consideration. It is crucial to comprehend the cultural quirks and legal…

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A Mechanical Engineer Transforms His Passion Into A Company As The Beer Brewing Industry Expands

Unexpected paths can be taken by an engineer with an engineering degree. “I figured I’d start this as a little hobby job and it took off,” said John Blichmann, founder and president of Blichmann Engineering, a design and manufacturing company that sells engineered beer and wine brewing products. “I started this in my garage.” After…

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