Northwest District

The Sustainability Operations Panel held on May 21, 2022, featured discussions from various brewery leaders, including Kevin Shaw from Buoy Beer Company, Daniel C. Sharp from Ninkasi Brewing Company, and Curtis Holmes from Alaskan Brewing Company. Each brewery shared their sustainability initiatives, such as CO2 recapture, energy-efficient brewing systems, and innovative waste management practices. Buoy Beer Company highlighted their use of recycled materials and on-site herb gardens, while Ninkasi focused on their automated wastewater treatment and solar energy projects. Alaskan Brewing detailed their CO2 collection and biomass energy generation efforts, showcasing a commitment to sustainable brewing practices across the industry.