From Grain to Glass: Why you should be drinking beer brewed with Kernza® grain

What if I told you there was a grain that doesn’t have to be replanted every spring, that has roots growing 10-feet deep, taking in carbon and holding it deep in the soil, that helps prevent soil erosion and excess fertilizer from washing into our lakes–AND it makes a tasty beer. In this episode, a look at the work behind an experimental batch of Kernza® beer at Karben4 Brewing in Madison that has the farming research world taking notice. Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Joe Walts, Karben4 Brewing Resources for You:  Taste the Change: Wisconsin Kenrnza® Natural Climate Solutions: A path forward for Wisconsin’s agricultural sector Three cheers for climate beer! Kernza® Crunch: The race to develop the world’s first perennial grain crop