Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

BetterBev Recognition Program

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Business  Date   Highlights*   Comments*
       
Black Pond Brews, Dayville CTLogo Black Pond Brews  1/2024 Reduced energy & water usage; reduced waste water pollutants & solid waste generated; raw materials, CT grown supports local economy; promotes environmental stewardship Reductions in GHG emissions; approx 200 lbs/yr of plastic waste avoided from reusing can carriers

Kent Falls Brewing Company, Kent CT

 

  1/2024 Farmland preservation, locally grown raw materials supports local economy; renewable energy off-set electricity usage; reduced solid waste & CO2 usage; promotes environmental sustainability.  Supported over 50 acres of NE grain shed; 33.5 metric tons of CO2 avoided/yr  (7.5 cars off the road); over 2000 lbs. plastic waste avoided/yr

Nod Hill Brewery, Ridgefield CT

  1/2024 Renewable energy off-sets energy usage; reduced CO2, water and raw material usage; reduced solid waste, storm-water run-off; promotes environmental culture and local economy & conservation  267 metric tons of CO2 avoided/yr (equal to taking 59.5 cars off the road)

 New Cambridge Project, Bristol CT

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Pending

12/2024

 Using CT Grown raw materials in special release beers; reduced wastewater pollution and solid waste; 100% local distribution avoids vehicle miles traveled and associated air emissions; Contributes locally to environmental causes.     Reductions in GHG emissions from vehicles and waste reduction; plastic waste avoided from reusing can carriers and reusable cleaning chemical containers.

 Hartford Flavor Company, Hartford CT

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  7/2025 Committed to environmental sustainability in every aspect of production, stated in written policy. Innovative reuse and recycling, composting and waste reduction. Supports organic and locally grown suppliers for all raw materials; less toxic, plant based cleaners.  Reductions in GHG emissions from reuse & recycling, reduced, vehicle miles  traveled from accessibility to public transportation and use of many local suppliers; 

 * Highlights and Comments serve as a brief example of what each recognized business has done and does not include all actions taken or all environmental benefits; calculations are best estimates. 

 

 

Content last updated July 2025