LANSING — A recent study found PFAS chemicals in beer brewed across several states, including Michigan.
The study from RTI International found that beer brewed in areas with high levels of PFAS in their municipal water supply were more likely to contain those chemicals in their final products.
Chris Andrus, co-owner of Mitten Brewing Company, says that the findings shouldn’t worry consumers — but he still encouraged moderation with alcohol consumption.
“We’re doing our best to minimize any unintended ingredients in our beer with our filtration system,” he said. “Our product isn’t any more or less contaminated than anything else in your house, as far as drinking water, tap water — it’s just something that we’re becoming aware may end up in the final product.”
Andrus says that his brewery uses carbon filtration systems to draw away some contamination from PFAS and other materials in the water system.
He also encouraged the state or federal governments to take a larger role in helping industries adapt to challenges like PFAS contamination, which he says could help businesses and consumers alike.
“One of the last things the industry needs is another reason for people to drink less Michigan craft beer,” he said.