In the fall of 2004, Utah-based Uinta Brewing Company began using biodiesel in the company's two Isuzu diesel trucks, used for local distribution. They use blends ranging from B20 to B100 and fill up at a public pump in Salt Lake City.

Uinta President Will Hamill explained that making the switch to cleaner-burning biodiesel is in keeping with Uinta’s philosophy of trying to minimize their impact on the environment. 

“As soon as biodiesel became available locally, we made the switch in our two diesel-powered trucks,” said Hamill. “It’s just a matter of making a habit of choosing environmentally friendly products like biodiesel," said Hamill. "Like recycling, it may take a bit more effort, but it’s worth it in the long run.”

About Uinta Brewing Company:
Uinta Brewing was established in 1993 to produce fresh, full-flavored beers for distribution. Named after Utah's highest mountain range, Uinta was the first distributing craft brewed brewery in Salt Lake City.

In addition to using biodiesel, Uinta is 100 percent wind-powered, preventing the release of 335 tons of carbon dioxide each year.

Uinta was awarded the 2004 Manufacturer of the Year Award for Environmental Consciousness, metro region by the Utah Manufacturing Extension Partnership. For more information, visit:http://www.uintabrewing.com/.

Spring 2010