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From Grain to Glass: Why you should be drinking beer brewed with Kernza® grain

The Defender
The Defender
Episode • Mar 17, • 19m

What if I told you there was a grain that doesn’t have to be replanted every spring, that has roots growing 10-feet deep, taking in carbon and holding it deep in the soil, that helps prevent soil erosion and excess fertilizer from washing into our lakes--AND it makes a tasty beer.

In this episode, a look at the work behind an experimental batch of Kernza® beer at Karben4 Brewing in Madison that has the farming research world taking notice.

Host: Amy Barrilleaux

Guest: Joe Walts, Karben4 Brewing

Resources for You: 

Taste the Change: Wisconsin Kenrnza®

Natural Climate Solutions: A path forward for Wisconsin's agricultural sector

Three cheers for climate beer!

Kernza® Crunch: The race to develop the world's first perennial grain crop