Reuse beers made from treated wastewater
Xylem has teamed up with partners in Bavaria to launch Reuse Brew, a beer crafted from high-quality treated wastewater.
The initiative was created to raise awareness of the opportunities recycled water offers to help communities combat water scarcity in the face of climate change. Reuse Brew is the culmination of a collaboration with the Chair of Brewery and Beverage Technology at Technical University of Munich (TUM), the Chair of Urban Water Systems Engineering at TUM, the city of Weissenburg in Bavaria and Xylem.
“Reuse Brew exemplifies the vast capabilities of water recycling in combating the pressing issue of water scarcity,” said Roxana Marin-Simen de Redaelli, Vice President of Central Europe and Nordics at Xylem.
Reuse Brew production leverages oxidative processes, ozonation and advanced oxidation with UV irradiation and hydrogen peroxide, paired with sophisticated filtration and purification processes, including nanofiltration. These technologies effectively remove chemical and microbial contaminants through oxidation and adsorption, ensuring the beer’s quality.
