What is the Toast Brewing Project?
Toast Brewing is not your average brewery. It’s a bold, innovative project in the beverages industry that’s all about turning surplus bread into delicious craft beer. Yep, you heard that right—bread beer! Since 2016, Toast has been on a mission to fight food waste and protect the planet by brewing beers that replace 25% of malted barley with leftover bakery bread. This clever process transforms what would be wasted into liquid gold, creating tasty, refreshing beers that do good beyond just quenching your thirst. Plus, Toast Brewing is proudly a B Corp with a score of 125.5, showing their commitment to social and environmental performance.
The Main Benefit of Toast Brewing
Here’s why Toast Brewing stands out and why it matters:
- Since 2016, saved surplus bread slices that would stack up to 5.6 times the height of Mount Everest.
- Replaces 25% of malted barley in all beers with excess bakery bread, reducing food waste.
- 100% of profits go to charities protecting the natural world—buying Mother Nature a round, so to speak.
- Contributes to reducing food production’s climate impact by tackling one third of food wasted globally.
- Available now in Waitrose, making sustainable beer more accessible.
How Toast Brewing Creates Its Unique Beer
The magic starts with buying excess bakery bread that would otherwise go to waste. Enzymes in the malted barley then break down the starches in the bread into simple sugars. These sugars are the perfect fuel for yeast, which ferments them into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Hops are added not only for that classic beer aroma and bitterness but also to help preserve the brew. The result? A range of delicious, refreshing beers that let drinkers do their bit for the planet with every sip. It’s craft beer with a conscience.
Meet the Team Behind Toast Brewing
Behind every great project is a passionate team. At Toast Brewing, Rob Wilson, the Chief Toaster and CEO, leads the charge. He’s got a background in social change and entrepreneurship, having guided Toast since its launch. Louisa Ziane, the COO, keeps the focus on people, planet, and profit, ensuring the brand stays true to its purpose. And Stuart Robson, the Master Brewer, brings decades of brewing experience from the UK, Europe, and Africa, making sure every beer is top quality from bread to glass.
Spreading the Word and the Love
Toast Brewing encourages fans to share the love with their Refer a Friend program—give a mate £10 off their first order, and you get £10 credit too. It’s a simple way to raise a Toast together and grow the community of people who care about sustainable beer. Plus, with free delivery on orders over £40 (exclusions apply), it’s easier than ever to enjoy these eco-friendly brews at home.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – by reducing food waste through surplus bread usage.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – lowering the carbon footprint associated with traditional beer production.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – supporting charities that protect natural habitats and biodiversity.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – collaborating with bakeries, retailers, and charities to maximize impact.
Where to Find Toast Brewing and More Info
Toast Brewing’s beers are available in their online shop and now in Waitrose stores, making it easy to raise a Toast wherever you are. For those curious about the story behind the brew, the factory, or even homebrew recipes, their blog and impact reports offer plenty of insights. Whether you’re a craft beer lover or someone passionate about sustainability, Toast Brewing invites you to join their mission and make every sip count for the planet.
