Maine Beer Company starts brewing with carbon capture tech

Maine Beer Company has become one of the first craft breweries to capture waste carbon dioxide (CO₂) produced during fermentation, purify it and then reuse it to carbonate its beer, purge its tanks and package its product.

The American-style ale producer is using Earthly Lab’s CiCi® carbon capture technology for its new processes – none of which impact the taste or look of the product.

A Chart Industries company, Earthly Labs works with over 100 breweries and distilleries worldwide that are looking to operate in a more sustainable way, as decarbonisation and CO₂ shortages continue to be big talking points in the food and beverage sector.

Amy George, CEO of Earthly Labs, commented, “CO₂ supply chains around the world continue to be challenged due to a turndown of existing production, and a transition to cleaner fuels. CO₂ recovery solutions are and will continue to be essential to reducing risk and building a more sustainable brewery.”