Poster Presentation
As a Senior Honors Degree Thesis for fulfillment of the Honors Degree Requirement, I researched the sustainable business practices of several craft breweries including Sierra Nevada, New Belgium, Great Lakes Brewing (Cleveland, OH), and the Orlando Brewing Company throughout the entire brewing process (e.g. obtaining ingredients through distribution to consumers). Through evaluating the sustainability of local and craft breweries, I addressed the following research questions:How do the inputs and outputs of beer production shape the ecological footprint of a brewery?
Measuring Sustainability: Microbreweries