Spotlight: Anderson Valley Brewing Co.

Cheers to Anderson Valley Brewing Company… a global OG in sustainable brewing and the #SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day for August 8.

A pioneer of the craft beer industry, Anderson Valley Brewing Company has been hand-crafting authentic ales and lagers with balance, complexity and a passion for sustainable brewing practices since 1987. Known for its award-winning beers and quirky use of “Boontling” (a local dialect) on its labels, the brewery has built a loyal following over the years with offerings ranging from crisp pilsners to bold IPAs and seasonal specialties, as well as a range of Gose beer – a traditional German-style wheat beer originating in the early 13th century. With deep roots in Mendocino County and surrounded by century-old oaks and towering redwood forests, it’s a brand that blends local charm with quality brewing.

For over 25 years, Anderson Valley has been a quiet global leader in sustainable brewing practices. First, they were the world’s first solar powered brewery, with the first ever brewery solar array installed in 2005. Through its Zero-Impact Water Program, Anderson Valley sources all of its water from 10 wells on its property, and the facility treats and recycles 100% of its own wastewater and returns it to the land.

Through use of its own nitrogen generator for carbonation and brewing processes, the brewery reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 40 metric tons per year versus use of CO2. For its Net-Zero Solid Waste achievement, 100% of spent grain and yeast goes to feeding local cattle, and all of its bourbon barrels are recycled or upcycled in the local community.

Anderson Valley’s sustainable brewing leadership extends to its packaging. Since 2022, the brewery’s packaging has been 100% plastic-free, exclusively using aluminum cans and cardboard wraps. The cans are lighter, more portable and endlessly recyclable, and the overall approach to packaging reduces trucking by almost 60% compared to traditional glass packaging.

Through these leading efforts, Anderson Valley Brewing continues to prove that great taste and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. Cheers to that.

About the "#SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day"
This series celebrates and highlights the brands and innovators dedicated to creating a greener, more sustainable world. Each day, the series shines a spotlight on a trailblazer making significant strides in promoting eco-friendly living through innovative products, solutions and practices.