Read the full article by Monica Amarelo (EWG News)
“When you open a cold beer, you’re probably thinking about flavor or hops – not whether you’re also sipping the toxic ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS. But a new study finds that many beers, especially those from small craft breweries, are brewed with water containing PFAS.
Scientists at RTI International tested 23 different beers from around the U.S. and international beers for sale in the U.S. and found over half contained measurable amounts of PFAS. As the world’s third most-consumed beverage, it could increase PFAS exposure for those drinking it.
The researchers’ goal was to find out whether PFAS from contaminated tap water used in brewing could be detected in the beer. They discovered that beer was more likely to contain forever chemicals when brewed in areas with water known to be contaminated with the toxic chemicals – such as parts of California, Michigan and North Carolina.” …