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Brewer’s spent grain (BSG) is a byproduct of the brewing process that accounts for approximately 85% of the waste produced by a brewery. BSG is composed of barley malt grain husks and is the solid food waste residue after wort production. Once the malt is mixed with hot water and steeped into sugars, the liquid wort is separated from the solids. This liquid is fermented by the brewing yeast to produce alcohol. Once the barley has been soaked, sprouted and dried it is deemed “spent” beca …

Make the right choice!Our durable and lightweight MACX® spent grain bins with three runners are the top choice for many craft breweries in the U.S. and Canada. These bins are made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) -- about the strongest, food-grade plastic bin you’re going to find. And this heavy duty plastic is purpose-built, with just enough “give” to help prevent bumps from machinery and tools from cracking the bins. Most importantly, they meet the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA …