noticed that all of their beer is canned, so I had to ask about that as most people have a negative impression of canned beer.
When you stack up aluminum cans versus glass bottles, the
environmental benefits are clear. Aluminum can be recycled indefi- nitely, and doing so takes 95 percent less energy than creating new aluminum cans from raw materials. That makes used aluminum a valuable commodity, especially here in Teton County, where the county recycling program generates good revenue from recycled alu- minum. By contrast, Teton County’s recycling program loses money each year on glass, for which there is little market.
Aluminum’s light weight is also a net win for the environment— an empty standard glass beer bottle weighs seven ounces whereas an empty aluminum can tips the scales at a mere half ounce. That savings quickly multiplies to a five-pound difference per 12-pack. A single semi-trailer can hold three times as many cans as glass bottles. Inbound truck trips are cut by two thirds! When they distribute their beer in Teton County and beyond, everyone benefits from that lighter carbon footprint. In addition, the beer is actually kept fresher in cans as there is no light or air that gets in that is found in a bottling process.
My favorites were the Zonker Stout, creamy with hints of choco- late and the Nice Finnish…Sahti – a rustic farmhouse ale filtered on a bed of local juniper boughs and run-off through an aspen log trough – who would’ve thought! If you’re there, definitely grab a cup of the bison chili made with their stout.
Snake River brews their beers to style, seeking out authentic ingredients from all around the globe. Each of the brewers is tasked with concocting one or more “signature series” recipes. In 2006 they received USDA Organic Certification for their Organic Beer #1 (“OB-1” for short). This Organic English Style Brown Ale helps them encourage sustainable farming practices for barley and hops.
Great beer and ecofriendly brewing practices – who could ask
for more! Visit
www.snakeriverbrewing.com for more information. Don’t miss the amazing hiking in the Grand Teton area. The
Jenny Lake loop, Inspiration Point and the Hidden Lake hike were three of my favorites. If you travel to Jackson in the winter, you will find amazing skiing and winter sport opportunities. Experience un- surpassed levels of service and outstanding amenities in a majestic alpine setting at the Snow King Resort Hotel. For more information, visit
www.snowkingjacksonhole.com.
Submitted by Dr. Diane Hayden
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