Beer brewed from sewage water is the latest fad in Sweden
Would you drink Beer that is brewed from sewage water? No? What if we tell you that it is the most popular beer trending in Sweden right now? Surprised, so were we. Many of us love beer, but considering how a pint of it takes about 20 gallons to make, it’s not exactly the most environmentally friendly drink out there.
Read on to know about how experts in Sweden solved this problem
The experts at the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, famous beer-maker Carlsberg and New Carnegie Brewery joined hands to use the water from the city sewers to invent this eco-friendly beer.
After several months of brainstorming, Filipsson and his team at IVL came up with the idea of using their highly purified wastewater for food production. The key was to find a food producer that was willing to go for this. So he reached out to Nya Carnegiebryggeriet, a neighboring brewery founded by Carlsberg Sverige in collaboration with Brooklyn Brewery, that had used ecological ingredients in the past.
The brewery was a little skeptical at first but after Filipsson explained the techniques IVL used to turn wastewater into something “as clean as drinkable tap water”, they got on board with the plan eventually.
They passed it through delicate membranes and cleaning processes including reverse osmosis to invent this hot-selling beer.
Called PU:REST, the beer has a slightly bready note from the malt and refreshing subtle grassy and citrus aromas from the hops. The brewers wanted to focus on a very clean, crisp taste given the use of such a unique type of water.
So far, the reception for this experimental brew has been mindblowing. Between the brewery, IVL and Carlsberg, this beer has attracted hundreds of contacts from different stakeholders in Sweden and also around the world.
With only a limited number of bottles launched at Sweden's largest food festival in June, and a few of the Swedish stores in the beginning of July, this beer will also be served at a number of environmental conferences this fall.
Next time you’re in Sweden, grab a bottle of this fascinating beer and check the results out yourself!
Read on to know about how experts in Sweden solved this problem
The experts at the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, famous beer-maker Carlsberg and New Carnegie Brewery joined hands to use the water from the city sewers to invent this eco-friendly beer.
After several months of brainstorming, Filipsson and his team at IVL came up with the idea of using their highly purified wastewater for food production. The key was to find a food producer that was willing to go for this. So he reached out to Nya Carnegiebryggeriet, a neighboring brewery founded by Carlsberg Sverige in collaboration with Brooklyn Brewery, that had used ecological ingredients in the past.
The brewery was a little skeptical at first but after Filipsson explained the techniques IVL used to turn wastewater into something “as clean as drinkable tap water”, they got on board with the plan eventually.
They passed it through delicate membranes and cleaning processes including reverse osmosis to invent this hot-selling beer.
Called PU:REST, the beer has a slightly bready note from the malt and refreshing subtle grassy and citrus aromas from the hops. The brewers wanted to focus on a very clean, crisp taste given the use of such a unique type of water.
So far, the reception for this experimental brew has been mindblowing. Between the brewery, IVL and Carlsberg, this beer has attracted hundreds of contacts from different stakeholders in Sweden and also around the world.
With only a limited number of bottles launched at Sweden's largest food festival in June, and a few of the Swedish stores in the beginning of July, this beer will also be served at a number of environmental conferences this fall.
Next time you’re in Sweden, grab a bottle of this fascinating beer and check the results out yourself!
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