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Colorado Craft Brewers Summit

Driving innovation across the brewing industry to accelerate sustainable beer production across the globe.

Brewing Innovation

The annual Colorado Craft Brewers Summit, hosted by the Colorado Brewers Guild, is being hosted between 23rd - 24th January, offering an opportunity for two days of collaboration, education, and inspiration. This gathering brings together independent brewers, allied trade partners, and innovators across the beer ecosystem to accelerate sustainable beer production across the globe. Driven by sustainability and the importance of efficiency and adaptability in a competitive market, a critical focus is creating shared solutions that support brewers from grain to glass.

Climate Smart Barley Project

Sustainable systems that support both farmers and brewers are crucial for building resilient supply chains across the brewing industry. Luke Richards, Head of Product & Business Development (Americas), will be attending the summit, sharing insights from the Climate Smart Barley project. This collaboration between Downforce Technologies, Root Shoot Malting, Olander Farms and New Belgium Brewing is the first in Colorado to demonstrate a climate-smart barley supply chain that meets international greenhouse gas standards. Providing unique insights, this project indicates a replicable model that is designed to not only build sustainability credentials but also establish supply chain resilience and premium beer for the consumer.

Our Downforce Product

By building on traditional soil measurement methods, we are delivering SOC data that is accurate, scalable and affordable. We’re helping farmers, landowners and supply chain companies to achieve more sustainable and resilient agriculture by:  

  • Demonstrating the outcomes of regenerative agriculture on soil health through verified SOC measurements 
  • Identifying high-impact interventions that can drive farmer profitability and improve supply chain resilience  
  • Providing scaled GHG removals data for Scope 3 reporting at a fraction of traditional costs 
Let’s Connect

To explore innovations in agricultural technology, net emissions reduction strategies and soil health optimisation, Luke would love to connect with you. Together, we are accelerating the global transition towards sustainable land management!



Connect with Luke to learn more, or schedule a conversation in advance.

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