He’s our fully electric drive smart car. With a 124 MPGE, our Founding Brewer Stephen Hale can zip around the metro area with zero emissions (and we mean zip – this small package has plenty of oomph). And we now have charging stations at our brewpubs so anyone can charge up while they enjoy a pint.
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
100% Renewable Energy
Support Missouri’s wind energy development and national wind, solar, hydro and biomass programs
Revitalization
Repurposed two abandoned buildings for brewery operations which also brought life back to these communities
Community Support
Purchase locally sourced packaging from Missouri glass bottles and St. Louis city made boxes to eco-friendly local printers
Leadership
Our energy efforts helped the city of Maplewood, MO achieve ‘Green Community of the Year’ by the EPA
Quality Chemistry
Purchase locally produced cleaners & chemicals for both the brewpubs & breweries that are EPA-certified ‘DFE’
Farmer Support
Spent grain is donated to local farms for livestock feed which we purchase back in meats, cheeses and produce to support both brewpubs.
Solar energy
105 photovoltaic rooftop solar panels produce 32,000+ kilowatt hours per year
Efficiency
Both breweries use ultra-high efficiency HVAC & ventilation systems
Dedication
Original 5-star member of the st. Louis Green Dining Alliance
Composting
Leading the way in St. Louis composting through pilot program grants
Recycling
Pioneers in single stream recycling at both breweries
Carbon Conscience
Limiting our beer distribution channels to reduce our overall carbon footprint
But our commitment extends beyond beer.
