Guinness create beer made from left-over bread to highlight food wastage problem

Name a more powerful duo. We'll wait.

Bread is good. Beer is good. The waste of either of these delicious treats is not good, and should be actively highlighted at any given opportunity. Over the festive period, Ireland is likely to produce up to 25% more waste, so what better time to create a beer that's made from left-over bread to highlight the sheer amount of food that gets thrown out every day? Guinness Open Gate Brewery have teamed up with The UseLess Project and Bread41 to create a limited edition brew made from leftover rye and buckwheat loaves. Brewers transformed this otherwise unwanted ingredient into a sustainable beer (The UseLess Brew) with fruity aromas, sweet malty notes and slight spice - not just to create a delicious drink, but to show that something fit for the bin can actually be used in other ways. “We’re delighted to partner with the Guinness Open Gate Brewery to showcase how unwanted food can be given a new lease of life," said Geraldine Carton from The Useless Project. Co-Founder Taz Kelleher added: “We worked alongside the brewing team in Guinness to create this delicious waste busting brew and we’re so excited to share it with the world. We can’t wait for everyone to try it so be sure to pop into the Guinness Open Gate Brewery where it’ll be on tap for a limited time only.” The UseLess Brew will be available on tap for a limited time at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery. The beer garden is open Thursdays to Sundays, and you can book yourself a spot here.