Water, malt, hops and yeast are the four main ingredients that go into making beer and this powdered beer offers a sustainable alternative to most beers that have a large water content. Most beer is between 90 to 95% water and the inclusion of this ingredient is responsible for the high cost and environmental impact of shipping beer globally.
Klosterbrauerei Neuzelle is one German brewery that decided to think differently and with the aid of technology partners and funding from BMWi (the German federal ministry for economic affairs and climate action,) the brewery created 'Dryest Beer.' The idea is that the powdered beer will be delivered to bars and restaurants, then mixed with carbonated water to create a drinkable product.
Climate-Friendly Powdered Beers
Dryest Beer Minimizes the Costs & Impact of Shipping Beer Globally
Trend Themes
1. Powdered Beer - The development and widespread use of powdered beer can minimize the use of water and other resources in beer production and transportation.
2. Sustainable Beverages - More breweries will be experimenting with sustainable alternatives to address the environmental impact of the beer industry.
3. Technology-enabled Brewing - Further technological advancements can pave the way for more efficient and cost-effective brewing and shipping of beverages like powdered beer.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Manufacturing - The use of powdered beer and similar sustainable alternatives can benefit the beverage manufacturing industry by reducing resource usage and transportation costs.
2. Technology - Powdered beer and other sustainable innovations in brewing will drive the development of new technologies and applications in the beverage industry.
3. Sustainability - The growing demand for sustainable alternatives to traditional products like beer will drive innovation and investment in the sustainability industry.