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Open Source Sustainability? Can AB Inbev lower carbon emissions & costs for all brewers? David De Schutter thinks so.

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In this special live episode you'll learn how the the man leading the revolution in brewing technology for the biggest company on the planet believes that cheeper, better and greener beer is possible for all.

Recorded in the historic Irish College in Leuven, Belgium, in front of a large audience of Business of Beverages listeners, Will and special guest co-host, Susan Boyle talk with David De Schutter, Global Vice President for Innovation and Technology Development for AB Inbev, the world's largest brewer. David leads a team of over 120 brewers, engineers, materials specialists, consumer analysts and neuro scientists as they try to find more efficient, sustainable and tastier ways to brew beers. David explains how AB Inbev have developed technology to reduce the carbon footprint of Brewhouse operations by 90% and how they have made this freely available to smaller brewers. Are there any catches?

Please note that this is the second in a series of episodes that were recorded Live in Leuven as part of the first Business of Beverages roadshow which included, brewery tours, beer pairing dinners, brasserie visits and technical talks amongst other amazing adventures in the Beer Capital of Europe. If you want to talk to us about ideas and suggestions for our next roadshow destination & theme, please email [email protected]

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Open Source Sustainability? Can AB Inbev lower carbon emissions & costs for all brewers? David De Schutter thinks so.

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