Brewing efficiency.

The Aspen Brewing Company is doing everything possible to minimize our carbon footprint. Our respect and admiration for the natural world in and around Aspen not only brought us to live here but compelled us to ensure that the Aspen Brewing Company’s effects on nature are minimized. We think globally, and act locally.

Wind Power

We are currently on a waiting list with Holy Cross Energy to purchase wind power for our facility. Although we will only be purchasing wind credits, the additional costs will help pay for more sources of renewable energy for all.

Bio-Diesel Delivery Truck

Our deliveries require a large truck. To minimize the harmful  affects of driving such a vehicle, we will run our delivery truck exclusively on Bio-Diesel fuel from the Catherine Store in Carbondale.

Water Recycling

Our brewing system uses cold water in a plate chiller to cool the hot wort (beer before fermentation) coming out of the brew kettle. In this process we are cooling boiling wort to about 72 degrees and simultaneously heating cold water to about 170 degrees.  This hot water is then stored in an insulated tank until it is used in the next brew.

Bottle Recycling

Growlers (1/2 Gallon Jugs) are a great way to take beer home, but don’t throw out the bottle. You can bring your growler back, preferably clean, for a refill at a discounted price. A growler holds roughly same volume as a six pack, but significantly less glass is used, and it can easily be recycled!

Used Grain

Malted barley, after being used in the brewing process, can be used as cattle or pig feed as well as fertilizer for compost.  We will work with the extensive network of local farmers as well as any others who are interested to ensure our spent grain is reused instead of becoming waste.