Rivers of Flavour, Waves of Impact: Whitewater Brewing Co.'s Conscientious Craft Beer Journey

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Rivers of Flavour, Waves of Impact: Whitewater Brewing Co.'s Conscientious Craft Beer Journey

Along the banks of the Mighty Ottawa River in Ontario's Whitewater Region, Whitewater Brewing Co.'s story began with a shared epiphany between friends: that the Ottawa Valley is fertile with ingredients to make great-tasting beer for well-deserving beer drinkers. Not ones to let an epiphany pass by, these friends sprung to action, establishing themselves as a local brewery that does things differently. Their work paid off: Today, Whitewater Brewing Co. is known not only for its original and seasonal brews but also for the way it brings people together for shared experiences.

Whitewater Brewing Co. is committed to its craft in more ways than one. In addition to beer and spirits, they play with the flavours of the Ottawa region to create mouthwatering fromscratch dishes that they serve at their two vibrant brew pubs. Both the Lakeside and Riverside pubs are beloved establishments, hosting weekly community events alongside a fresh seasonal menu

inspired by local flavours. From live music to trivia nights, there's always something going on, and it's always made better with a shared brew or two.

A SUSTAINABLE PINT

What sets Whitewater Brewing Co. apart is its unwavering commitment to sustainability. Sustainability is at the heart of the business, from how they brew their beer to how they package them. Even at their brew pubs, the emphasis is on eating local and curating sustainably sourced ingredients. Their passion for crafting products and experiences is their driving force, resonating with the adventurous spirit within us all. Through their partnership with Bullfrog Power, Whitewater's Lakeside Brewery and Brew Pub use renewable energy to brew beer, make meals, and even turn on the lights. All electricity used is offset by renewable energy, while natural gas consumption is offset by green natural gas from a unique methane-capture project at a Canadian landfill.

This innovative technology captures biogas, cleans it, and injects it into the national natural gas pipeline. Even more impressive is that Whitewater Brewing Co. is Canada's First Climate Neutral Certified Brewery, a testament to their passion for sustainability. "After years of committing to sustainable business practices and many months of working with Climate Neutral, we've measured and offset our entire carbon footprint," the brand shared. "Furthermore, we have built a plan to continue to reduce our emissions moving forward. We are officially Climate Neutral Certified." By aligning their business practices with their values, Whitewater Brewing Co. delivers great-tasting beer, fostering a sense of community, adventure, a passion for the outdoors, and a sense of responsibility toward the environment. Who knew drinking beer could be a force for good?

For the latest brews and adventures, visit whitewaterbeer.ca