UK | Working with innovative brewers, the new beers help to save on the supermarket’s food waste.
Aldi has continued taking bold steps towards a sustainable future by launching its new The Hop Foundry beers, which are crafted from food waste.
Exclusively available at Aldi, The Hop Foundry brand was founded in 2023 with an independent brewery partner.
The supermarket has partnered with another roster of innovative brewers to showcase some of the nation’s most excellent sustainable sips that make a difference.
Available in stores from the 11th of November, The Hop Foundry sustainable beer offering will include the Toast Brewing Another Round Session IPA and Freedom Brewing Misfits Summer Fruits Beer.
“We know our shoppers are increasingly passionate about sustainability and are looking for ways to make a difference when shopping,” said Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK.
“By partnering with incredible innovators, we’re transforming surplus food into delicious, high-quality products that our customers can feel good about buying all at Aldi’s amazing prices every day.”
Bread has often topped the list as one of the most wasted food items in the UK, but Aldi has combatted this issue with a unique solution.
Toast Brewing has been committed to transforming surplus bread into tasty brews, creating a winner with The Hop Foundry x Toast Brewing Another Round Session IPA.
Four thousand loaves of Aldi’s tiger bread have been rescued for this special-edition beer, meaning a five percent lower carbon footprint than a beer brewed with all malt.
“We’re excited to partner with Aldi on an IPA that’s as kind to the planet as it is to beer lovers’ tastebuds. Using Aldi’s surplus bakery bread saves a whopping three tonnes from going to waste,” said Louisa Ziane, Co-founder at Toast Brewing.
“This beer embodies our nature-saving mission, meaning everyone can enjoy a beer that’s better for the planet. Cheers to a greener, brighter future, one delicious sip at a time.”
With the help of Freedom Brewery, Aldi also launched The Hop Foundry x Freedom Brewery Misfits Summer Fruits Beer, a vegan-friendly, vibrant brew bursting with the flavours of rescued Aldi ‘wonky’ fruits.
Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries were combined to create a tangy and refreshing IPA that helped prevent nearly a tonne of fruit from going to waste.
“Partnering with Aldi is a testament to our shared passion for sustainability,” said Matt Willson, Managing Director at Freedom Brewery.
“At Freedom, crafting exceptional beers has always gone hand-in-hand with caring for our planet, so we’re very excited to work with the supermarket to launch the exclusive Misfits Summer Fruits Beer. Sustainable sipping just got better.”
Aldi’s NEW The Hop Foundry Another Round Session IPA and Misfits Summer Fruits Beer will be available in stores this November.
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