Small breweries up and down the country are committed to environmental responsibility, according to the SIBA Local Brewing Industry Report 2010. Top of the list was a desire to reduce the use of energy and water. Now how much of this is an ethical approach to production and how much is an attempt to reduce costs is a moot point, but there does seem to be a genuine groundswell of support for green issues in the small brewery sector.
This is followed through with a commitment, where possible, to sourcing local ingredients and a drive to streamlining logistics and transportation. Interestingly, and despite what is maybe a perceived consumer trend, organic ingredients did not form a major part of brewers’ plans going forward.
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