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Northeastern brewers are shrinking the distance between fields of grain and pints of beer

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Published April 28, 2022 at 11:52 AM CDT

Craft beer makers from five states in the Northeast are making efforts to source their grains from regional farms. It’s not only economical but also good for the planet.

Andrea Shea of WBUR reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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Andrea Stanley, co-owner of Valley Grain Milling, uses a shovel to turn grain in the germination tank. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
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Andrea Stanley, co-owner of Valley Grain Milling, uses a shovel to turn grain in the germination tank. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)