Capturing the Future - Lost and Grounded Brewers complete the installation of a CO2 Recovery System

Lost and Grounded Brewers are pleased to announce that they have reached another milestone in their sustainability journey and have installed a Dalum CO2 Recovery Plant.

Carbon Dioxide is used throughout the brewing process, from pressurising tanks to packaging the final product. Previously the brewery had been receiving manufactured CO2 in bulk deliveries, which is not only costly, but has also become extremely unreliable in recent years creating a risk for production. Fortunately, CO2 is an abundant byproduct of fermentation, so with the installation of this new system Lost and Grounded will be able to capture, purify, liquify and store this valuable resource, allowing them to reduce costs and their impact on the planet. 

Based in Denmark, Dalum are one of the industry leaders when it comes CO2 recovery, seeking to make this sustainable technology financially accessible to small brewers. Now that the system is up and running, Lost and Grounded are recovering up to a ton of carbon dioxide gas a week, furthering their work towards self-sufficiency in the brewhouse. Every ton they recapture, is equal to a 2 ton reduction in carbon footprint.

This news follows other sustainable initiatives implemented by Lost and Grounded Brewers. Since opening in 2016 the brewery has monitored their water, electricity and gas usage and have seen a reduction of about 40% over recent years. The brewery’s water consumption has reduced from 8L water : 1L beer in 2017 to now approximately 4L water per litre of beer, with electricity and natural gas consumption following similar trends in reduction.  In June 2022 the brewery commissioned the installation of a 30-tonne malt silo to reduce their plastic grain bag waste and save 15,000 polypropylene sacks from going into landfill each year. Furthermore, in February 2023, after receiving a Green Business Grant from the Combined West of England Authority, they installed an Energy Recovery System which allows steam generated during the brewhouse boiling process to have the energy recovered, heating approximately 500L of water, ready to be used for further brewing or cleaning processes, resulting in a 10% reduction in gas consumption.

Lost and Grounded Brewers have always had a very clear focus on environmental responsibility, and this latest expansion allows them to reduce their footprint and further their sustainability goals for the brewery.