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Video Interview: Alaskan Brewing Co's Curtis Holmes

By The Can Van


There are unique operating challenges breweries face when working outside of the continental US. These challenges present opportunities for breweries, like Juneau’s Alaskan Brewing Co., to create innovative, yet practical, socially-responsible solutions.

Due in part to their remote location, Alaskan Brewing Co. aims to have a zero-net negative effect upon the environment by reclaiming and reusing at least as much waste and emissions as they produce.

Jenn Coyle had the opportunity to sit down with Curtis Holmes, Plant Manager, at the 2012 Craft Brewers Conference to learn more:

http://youtu.be/lSoOOnbZOTc

Interviewer: Jenn Coyle
Producer: Kate Drane

The Can Van provides a mobile beer canning service for craft breweries. You can find it at your favorite Bay Area brewery, or on Twitter and Facebook.

 

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Can Van makes it possible for local breweries of all sizes to can their beer with a complete packaging service. The Can Van brings top of the line equipment and canning specialists directly to breweries, saving them time and money, and giving them access to the growing market for canned craft beer.

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