raw material quality standards

How does it taste?

Fresh is always best
Quality and consistency are priorities
Package date required
Ideal storage and transportation conditions

How is it made?

Good farming practices: pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, top soil management, water usage
Actively track carbon footprint with easily accessible data
Fair Trade for ingredients from developing countries
Ethical treatment of workers
Sustainable packaging
Minimal if any processing
No additives, preservatives, or synthetic ingredients
Non-GMO
Vegan
Organic when possible

Where is it grown?

Source as close to the brewery as possible
Traceability to a specific lot on the farm
Communication of growing conditions throughout crop year
Notes on terroir
Photos and video of farm on social media