# Employee-Owned Beer The New Belgium Brewing Company is a Certified B Corporation By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-05-13 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-belgium-brewing-company References: [instagram](http://instagram.com/newbelgium) & [newbelgium](http://www.newbelgium.com) A certified B Corporation, the New Belgium Brewing Company is one of those highly commendable social enterprises that takes on many core-shaping roles as a highly well-rounded organization. The venture is employee owned, transparent and sustainable but just don't take it from us -- visit their information-driven website if you'd like to know more about what you're buying and where it's being made. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, New Belgium doesn't only offer great-tasting beer. They were one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work and one of Forbes list of companies considered best for the environment. That tastes almost just as good **Contact Information** New Belgium Brewing Company [website](http://www.newbelgium.com/) New Belgium on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/newbelgium) New Belgium on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/newbelgium) New Belgium on [Google+](https://plus.google.com/+newbelgium/posts) New Belgium on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-belgium-brewing-company) New Belgium on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/newbelgium) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Employee-owned Beer:** Opportunity for businesses to explore employee ownership models in the beer industry. - **Certified B Corporation:** Potential for more companies to become certified B Corporations and demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental responsibilities. - **Transparency and Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in promoting transparency and sustainability in the brewing industry. ### Where This Applies - **Beer:** The beer industry can adopt employee ownership and transparency practices to differentiate themselves and attract socially conscious consumers. - **Social Enterprises:** Other social enterprises can learn from New Belgium Brewing Company's business model and employee ownership structure. - **Beverage:** The beverage industry as a whole can benefit from embracing transparency and sustainability initiatives to meet consumer demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Small-Batch Barrel-Aged Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakspire-bourbon-barrel-ale.md) - [High-End Lager Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-time-lager.md) - [Coastal Charity-Supporting Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbodied-ale.md) - [Robustly Flavored Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgianstyle-tripel.md) - [Patriotism-Promoting Amber Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber-lager.md) - [Dog Rescue-Supporting Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-lager.md) - [Farmer-Run Craft Breweries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locality-brewing.md) - [Beer Enthusiast Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yard-house.md) - [Community-Supporting Business Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linked-prosperity.md)