The Dynamite Valley Brewing Company based in Ponsanooth is now producing a selection of brews which are vegetarian-friendly.
The industry standard way for creating clear beer is by adding finings, a product derived from the swim bladders of Sturgeon, but the company's managing director, Dom Lilly, said: "Putting fish guts into beer never sat well with me so what we did was look for an alternative, and what we found was a product called Brausol P Special, a German product that does the same thing.” This is a silicone based liquid and is certified vegan/vegetarian.
Pubs such as Beerwolf in Falmouth now almost exclusively stock vegan-friendly beers and have been very supportive of the changes the guys at Dynamite Valley are making. Many more freehouses are set to follow.
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