Greenland Brewhouse, Narsaq

Greenland Brewhouse is the first brewery in Greenland; brewing beer with melted inland ice.

Salik Hard, the director says "We shall strongly emphasize that we only collect ice from icebergs. That says, that we use ice, which is already broken off the inland ice, and this ice - icbergs in the fiords - will melt anyhow. We are very much aware of the global warming, and it is very important to us not to destroy or use the unique inland ice, but only use the ice that have broken off. We are strong supporters of sustainable development, and care for nature and environment - and strong opponents of the industrial pollution!

Greenland Brewhouse produces two types of beer: Brown Ale and Pale Ale. Both types were originally used as skibsøl, a type of Danish ale used by sailors on long voyages due to its good keeping qualities. Brown Ale was particularly used by the Scandinavians and the Vikings, while the more recent Pale Ale originates from the British.

Salik Hard, director & Rasmus Broge, brewmaster
Box 131, 3921 Narsaq, South Greenland
Telephone: +299 662 244
E-mail: greenland@brewhouse.gl

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