This episodes kicks of my Green Series with the Beer Institute’s President Jeff Becker. Jeff provides a history of ecologically sound practices in the brewing industry as well as discussing current technologies and breweries raising the bar in this area. Jeff also offers up resources for those of you seeking to minimize your brewery’s footprint. Ben Love with Portland Oregon’s Eco-Pub Hopworks Urban Brewery touches on the myriad of building and brewing steps they have taken. A tremendous move for a small local brewery demonstrating their commitment to the environment and their community. It has paid of in a big way. I join him on the eve of their opening night. The Local Brew is a production company producing in depth coverage of breweries and what’s behind them. The host is entertaining, and the camera work is outstanding. Their first release features Stone Brewing Co. and I have a brief review of this wonderful DVD for you. Finally, the music featured on this show is a performance by the VB Stubby Symphony playing Victoria Bitter’s jingle, but get this – all the instruments are VB beer bottles! Special thanks to Rolling Boil Blues Band for allowing me to use their music for the Craft Brew Cast intro. VB Stubby Symphony Rolling Boil Blues Band Beer Institute Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) HUB Going Green in this many ways: click here The Local Brew Stone Brewing Company Craft Brew Cast pages: Home Store Blog myspace twitter For mobile listeners from blubrry.com Please consider making a donation to offset costs and upgrades. Any amount that you see fit is very appreciated. Thank you Technorati Tags: beer, green, ecological, brewing, breweries, documentary, interview, hopworks The post Green Brewing: Hopworks Urban Brewery, Beer Institute and “Bottle Music” appeared first on Craft Brew Cast: Brewmaster's Interviews. The post Green Brewing: Hopworks Urban Brewery, Beer Institute and “Bottle Music” appeared first on Craft Brew Cast: Brewmaster's Interviews.