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Alameda Brewery Uses Carbon Capture to Enhance Beer

3/24/2026

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  • Almanac Beer Company in Alameda, California uses direct air capture to carbonate beers with carbon dioxide extracted from the environment.
  • Damian Fagan, head of Almanac Beer Company, describes the process as surreal.
  • Matthew Realff, a chemical engineer, notes that while this technology won't solve global warming alone, it could help make carbon capture more affordable and accessible.
  • Despite advancements in the last 15 years, scaling up remains a challenge, especially after recent funding cuts to major projects in the U.S.