Crumbs Brewing (made with bakery bread waste)

Crumbs Brewing has made a name for itself in Surrey by turning leftover bread into award-winning beer. This list shares everything you need to know about how one small local brewery uses old bread to create great-tasting beers while fighting food waste.

From their unique brewing process to their positive impact on the Surrey community, you’ll see why their story deserves a toast. Enjoy these friendly facts served with a warm heart.

Before recycling, pop the ring-pulls back over the cans, to help avoid wildlife getting caught inside. Set up a can recycling program to raise money for your community! Never buy beers wrapped in plastic rings, they harm wildlife (if you see any, rip the holes and securely bin).

Old Bread, Fresh Beer: How it Works

The team replaces a third of the malted barley in each brew with surplus bread. This old bread, from local bakers and shops, gives each batch a natural character.

By using unsold loaves that would be tossed, Crumbs Brewing keeps their ingredients simple and honest. The process brings out unique notes in every beer, whether using sourdough, rye or white loaves.

Saving Surplus Bread From the Bin

Every bottle of Crumbs beer stops about one slice of bread from going to waste. In a year, the brewery rescues thousands of loaves that would end up in landfill.

These efforts help local bakeries and shops reduce their waste while showing how old bread still has value. It’s a practical and tasty way to fight food waste in Surrey.

Each Crumbs brew celebrates a different bread. The range (all vegan bar the Naan bread lager which contains milk) includes:

• Unwasted Hazy APA – brewed with sourdough and notes of mango, fresh berries and stone-fruits.
• Bloomin’ Amber Lager – brewed to a Vienna recipe, with a malty finish.
• Rye Ruby Ale – a dark warming beer, ideal in front of the fire
• Sourdough Pale Ale – a refreshing zesty beer

Supporting Local Bakers in Surrey

Crumbs partners with bakeries across the region, including Chalk Hills Bakery and other family-run shops. They also give back to local causes, support food charities, and run tasting events at markets, pubs and fairs.

This focus on community keeps their work grounded in Surrey’s rich food scene, bringing people together over a pint with a purpose.