We’re proud to share a major milestone in DALUM’s journey towards making brewing more sustainable. At the iconic Russian River Brewing Company in California, three DALUM Senior CO₂ Recovery Plants are now fully operational – marking the largest installation in our company’s history. The legendary Russian River Brewing is know for their unwavering commitment to quality, with their flagship beers “Pliny the Elder” & “Pliny the Younger” being widely regarded as two of the finest craft beers created. Over the years Russian River Brewing has cosistenly taken home medals at the World Beer Cup, cementing their place in the brewing hall-of-fame.
Kim Dalum, CEO and Founder of DALUM Beverage Equipment comments: “We’re thrilled that, moving forward, Russian River Brewing will be able to craft their award-winning beers using their own recovered CO₂, a step that not only supports sustainability but also reinforces their dedication to brewing excellence.”
The system at Russian River is a true example of scale and integration. The installation includes:
This configuration allows the brewery to capture and reuse CO₂ generated during fermentation, dramatically reducing the need for purchased CO₂.
The impact has been visible from the start. In just over two weeks of operation, Russian River Brewing has:
These results highlight how investing in CO₂ recovery technology can bring both environmental and economic benefits.
DALUM founder and CEO Kim Christian Dalum, along with Chet Kiedrowski, Director of Operations – DALUM USA, and Ashley Zerick, U.S. Sales Representative, were on site to oversee the installation and ensure a smooth startup.
We are honored that Russian River Brewing, led by Vinnie & Natalie Cilurzo, with Garrison Fratoni as Brewery Engineer, chose DALUM for this ambitious project. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility mirrors our own vision for the brewing industry.
This project is not just a technical achievement; it’s a statement about the future of sustainable brewing. By capturing and reusing their own fermentation-generated CO₂, Russian River is:
At DALUM, we specialize in compact, efficient CO₂ recovery systems for breweries of all sizes. Whether you’re a small craft brewery or a large-scale operation, our technology can help you become more sustainable, self-sufficient, and resilient in the face of CO₂ supply challenges.
We offer CO₂ Recovery Solutions for breweries ranging from 1.000 – 200.000 hl/Yr, with our brand new “The Hercules CO₂ Recovery Plant” being our CO₂ Recovery Plant with the biggest capacity.
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CO₂ recovery is the process of capturing carbon dioxide released during fermentation, purifying it, and using it in brewing operations. This reduces CO₂ purchases and lowers emissions.
Russian River Brewing installed three DALUM Senior CO₂ Recovery Plants, making it DALUM’s largest installation to date.
In just over two weeks, the system recovered over 10 tons of CO₂ and prevented more than 20 tons of emissions from entering the atmosphere.
By reusing their own CO₂, breweries reduce dependency on external supply, protect themselves from price volatility, and cut operational costs.
Yes. DALUM offers CO₂ Recovery Plants suitable for breweries producing between 1,000 and 200,000 hectoliters per year, including compact solutions for small-scale operations.
