So many recipes begin – “place a pot of water on the stove” that it’s common for caterers and chefs to always have a pot of hot water at the ready. So too for brewers – when your recipe is comprised of 90 percent water, then a good supply of fresh water is vital. That’s why I’m veering off topic a bit, to announce a new conference, The Great Lakes Craft Brewers & Water Conservation Conference.

A quote from speaker Doug Odell puts the goal of water savings in perspective:

“I think the Conference is a great idea. Craft Brewers have the opportunity to be leaders in water conservation and sustainability.  All we have to do is apply our natural penchant for innovation and we can change the norm.  Many of us have made good progress but there is more we can do through collaboration.” Doug Odell, co-founder, Odell Brewing Co.

You can learn more about the conference here.

There’s also a Facebook event page here.

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