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(Courtesy Patagonia Provisions – Credit: Amy Kumler)
In an effort to scale organic and Regenerative Organic Certified ingredients, Patagonia Provisions, the food and beverage business of outdoor apparel company Patagonia, has been championing a lager using a special earth-friendly grain.
And now Lawson’s Finest Liquids has joined other renowned breweries like Allagash Brewing Company, Odell Brewing, and Rhinegeist Brewery, and many more in brewing Patagonia Provisions Kernza® Lager.
So why Kernza?
Deep-rooted Perennial crops like Kernza require minimal tilling, increase soil organic matter, improve soil health and water-holding capacity, and help fight the climate crisis.
Whereas most grains are planted and harvested annually, Kernza stays in the ground year after year, developing water and nutrient transmitting roots that can up to 12 feet long.
Perennial crops like Kernza are beneficial to the environment; they protect soil from erosion and improve soil structure. They increase ecosystem nutrient retention, carbon sequestration, and can contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation. And when Kernza is used in brewing, it can make for an interesting beer.
(Courtesy Lawson’s Finest)
Brewed in partnership with Patagonia Provisions x Lawson’s Finest Kernza Lager is a 5.5% ABV limited release with a spicy, piney aroma and a clean, refreshing finish. This unique beer, which is now available at the Lawson’s Finest destination brewery and taproom in Waitsfield, VT, is also crafted with organic hops and barley.
“Lawson’s Finest is a leader in community giving, environmental initiatives and employee-first workplace efforts. Their SIP, or Social Impact Program, is a role model for the industry,” said Paul Lightfoot, General Manager at Patagonia Provisions. “We’re proud to have Lawson’s Finest as a partner in our movement to use more organic and regenerative ingredients in beer.”
Sustainability has long been at the forefront of the brewery’s initiatives. in March Lawson’s Finest Liquids celebrated its inclusion in the global community of B Corps that meet and surpass its high standards of social and environmental impact.
“We’re in business to do good,” said Adeline Druart, Lawson’s Finest’s CEO, “and doing good business allows us to amplify the amount of good we do.”
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