Episode 236: Sustainability at Drake's
From Master Brewers Podcast by Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA)
April 13, 2026 · 1h 5m
About this episode
This episode discusses how Drake's Brewing Co implements sustainability practices in their operations.
How Drake's Brewing Co approaches sustainability. Special Guest: Hal McConnellogue. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner : Proximity Malt : BSG : Berkeley Yeast : The Lupulin Exchange : Links: Practical Sustainability for the Modern Craft Brewery — 2021 District Northern Cal Presentation Giant rubber bands — Pallet Bands (Aero Rubber) - 92" x 1.5" Green Rubber Plastic pallets — HD Racker 48x40 - Great Pallet for Racking & Stacking - TranPak Reusable Pallet Wraps — (Pallet Wrapz) - 2' and 4' versions Seeded Event Wristbands Reducing Solid Waste in the Brewery — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 012 Practical Sustainability — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 206 Benchmarking Sustainability — Master Brewers Podcast Episode 210 Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar Join Master Brewers 2026 Master Brewers Conference — October 22-24: Virginia Beach, VA
People in this episode
Guest: Hal McConnellogue
Topics covered
- sustainability
- craft brewing
- environmental practices
- waste reduction
- brewing industry
Keywords
- sustainability
- craft brewery
- Hal McConnellogue
- waste reduction
- brewing practices
- environmental impact
Sponsors
Hopsteiner, Proximity Malt, BSG, Berkeley Yeast, The Lupulin Exchange
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Drake's Brewing Co
Books & works: Practical Sustainability for the Modern Craft Brewery, Reducing Solid Waste in the Brewery, Practical Sustainability, Benchmarking Sustainability
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