Leftover Rice Krispies, slices of bread and excess peas.
Chances are most of this waste would end up rotting in landfill, part of the 9.5 million tons of perfectly edible food we bin each year, breaking down to create methane – a potent greenhouse gas.
But as we increasingly worry about the environmental impact of food waste, a number of inventive start-ups are finding creative ways to turn leftovers into tasty, original products.
Ales made from leftover Coco Pops, Corn Flakes and Rice Krispies are just one of these ventures, bringing a whole new meaning to the world of breakfast beers.
Throw Away IPA uses “upcycled” cornflakes which are too big, small or overcooked to go in Salford-based Seven Bro7hers Brewing Co, one of whom is Nathan McAvoy, a former top flight rugby league player, has teamed up with Kellogg’s.
A box of cereal as a proportion of the wheat grain to be used in the beer.
Their ales join the efforts of other breweries which have transformed ingredients including sushi rice, crumpets and sourdough into a variety of ales.
Leftover grapes, peas and potatoes have also been turned into gins, while salmon skin has been used to make crisps.
The brothers, who started making beers in 2014 inspired by their dad’s homebrewing efforts, also use “less-than-perfect” Rice Krispies and Coco Pops.
Let’s raise a glass to schemes like this as having a beer, or whatever your tipple, shouldn’t cost the earth.
