Sustainability at Caldera Brewing
Brewing better beer with less waste, less water and smarter energy use
♻️ 100% recyclable packaging
🌱 Composting all brewing byproducts
💧 Water & energy efficiency built into our process
Sustainability at Caldera Brewing
Brewing better beer with less waste, less water and smarter energy use
♻️ 100% recyclable packaging
🌱 Composting all brewing byproducts
💧 Water & energy efficiency built into our process
A Practical Approach to Sustainability
Sustainability should be straightforward and effective. That means making thoughtful decisions in our brewery, minimizing waste wherever possible and continuously improving how we operate.
A Practical Approach to Sustainability
Sustainability should be straightforward and effective. That means making thoughtful decisions in our brewery, minimizing waste wherever possible and continuously improving how we operate.
Brewing & Production
We reuse and repurpose materials throughout the brewing process:
- Spent grain, hops, yeast and filter sheets are composted locally
- Grain bags are reused by staff and partners
- Hop boxes reused to protect palletized cans
- Broken pallets are rebuilt and reused
Packaging & Materials
Our packaging choices reduce waste and improve efficiency:
- Aluminum cans are 100% recyclable
- Lighter than glass, reducing shipping weight and fuel use
- Tap handles are made from reclaimed ash hardwood
- Shipping materials are reused whenever possible
We reuse and repurpose materials throughout the brewing process:
- Spent grain, hops, yeast and filter sheets are composted locally
- Grain bags are reused by staff and partners
- Hop boxes reused to protect palletized cans
- Broken pallets are rebuilt and reused
Packaging & Materials
Our packaging choices reduce waste and improve efficiency:
- Aluminum cans are 100% recyclable
- Lighter than glass, reducing shipping weight and fuel use
- Tap handles are made from reclaimed ash hardwood
- Shipping materials are reused whenever possible
Designed to reduce water, energy and process waste:
- Hot liquor tank reuses heat-exchanged water for the next brew
- Cold liquor tank uses 38°F water instead of standard city supply
- High-efficiency Cool Fit glycol piping reduces chiller load
- Steam-powered kettles improve efficiency over natural gas systems
Designed to reduce water, energy and process waste:
- Hot liquor tank reuses heat-exchanged water for the next brew
- Cold liquor tank uses 38°F water instead of standard city supply
- High-efficiency Cool Fit glycol piping reduces chiller load
- Steam-powered kettles improve efficiency over natural gas systems
Building Design
Built for efficiency from the ground up:
- Low-water landscaping reduces overall water use
- Passive solar daylighting reduces electricity demand
- Energy-efficient lighting throughout the facility
- High-efficiency insulation in all cooler systems
- Strip curtains help maintain cooler temperatures
- HVAC system pulls cool night air during summer months
- Mini-split systems reduce office energy consumption
Built for efficiency from the ground up:
- Low-water landscaping reduces overall water use
- Passive solar daylighting reduces electricity demand
- Energy-efficient lighting throughout the facility
- High-efficiency insulation in all cooler systems
- Strip curtains help maintain cooler temperatures
- HVAC system pulls cool night air during summer months
- Mini-split systems reduce office energy consumption
Restaurant Operations
Sustainability extends into our restaurant and taproom:
- Water served upon request to conserve our watershed
- Cooking oil is recycled into biofuel
- Corn-based eco straws are available upon request
- Food scraps are composted
- Ingredients sourced locally
- Nitrogen generator eliminates the need for delivered nitrogen tanks
Sustainability extends into our restaurant and taproom:
- Water served upon request to conserve our watershed
- Cooking oil is recycled into biofuel
- Corn-based eco straws are available upon request
- Food scraps are composted
- Ingredients sourced locally
- Nitrogen generator eliminates the need for delivered nitrogen tanks
Local Focus
Based in Ashland, Oregon, we value being part of our local community. Supporting local partners, reducing transportation where possible and staying connected to the region are all part of how we approach sustainability.
Sustainability at Caldera is an ongoing process. We continue to refine our systems, reduce waste, and find better ways to operate—while staying focused on brewing great beer.
Based in Ashland, Oregon, we value being part of our local community. Supporting local partners, reducing transportation where possible and staying connected to the region are all part of how we approach sustainability.
Sustainability at Caldera is an ongoing process. We continue to refine our systems, reduce waste, and find better ways to operate—while staying focused on brewing great beer.