“California Company Pioneers New Brand of Sewage Brew – Would You Like a Pint of Recycled Toilet Water, Sir?”
In a state where water conservation is as trendy as the latest designer handbag, a Bay Area company has taken the concept to a new level – or should we say, tapped into a new source of revenue – by using wastewater from residential buildings to make beer.
Yes, you read that right: sewage beer is now a thing.
The company, based in California, has been lauded for its water recycling expertise, but it seems that they have taken the concept a bit too far. According to their website, the company believes that “waste is no longer simply a burden to dispose of, but instead an opportunity to create valuable resources.”
We’re not sure about you, but we’re not sure that beer made from processed toilet water falls under our definition of “valuable resources.”
The brew, which has been dubbed the “San Fran suds,” is made from a special filtration process that extracts water from sewage and turns it into drinkable beer. The company, which has partnered with a local brewery, claims that the beer retains the “unique characteristics” of San Francisco’s wastewater, giving it a distinctive flavor that can’t be found anywhere else.
We can only imagine what flavors they mean – toilet bowl swirls or perhaps the refreshing taste of a urinal cake?
Despite concerns about the safety and sanitation of consuming wastewater, the company insists that the beer is perfectly safe to drink. They claim that the water is thoroughly treated and tested before it ever gets near the brewing process, so there’s no need to worry about any unsavory bits making their way into your pint glass.
However, we can’t help but wonder if this is the latest way for tech companies to flex their muscle in the industry – after all, who needs a refreshing glass of lemonade when you can have a pint of filtered human waste?
The company hopes that their new product will help to revolutionize the craft beer industry and encourage more people to embrace the idea of sustainable living. But we can’t help thinking that they might have taken things a step too far this time.
Is this really what the future of living sustainably looks like – quaffing back sewage beer and telling everyone it’s “environmentally friendly”?
If you’re brave enough to try the San Fran suds, you can find it at a local brewery – but be warned, once you tell your friends what’s in it, you might find that you’re drinking alone.
