Brewing Sustainably: Why New Belgium Chose a Future‑Proof Natural Refrigerant Chiller May 20, 2026 When New Belgium Brewing — one of the most sustainability-driven breweries in the country — needed a chiller that matched their environmental commitments, they came to G&D. In a recent webinar hosted by the state of Tennessee’s Department of Environment & Conservation, G&D's Business Development Manager Scott Timms walks through what that conversation actually looked like, and why natural refrigerants are no longer a "nice-to-have" for forward-looking breweries, wineries and distilleries. A few things Scott digs into: A decade of natural refrigerant adoption across Europe, and why the US market is finally catching up The practical difference between A2L blends and R290 (propane) — and what each one actually means for the operator on the floor Why the Elite 290 series is a future-proof option for North American producers: built around R290, a natural refrigerant with a Global Warming Potential of almost zero, and engineered to align with both today's compliance demands and tomorrow's sustainability goals If you're weighing your next chiller decision — or just trying to make sense of where the industry is headed — this one is worth the time. 🎥 Watch the full webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_UtCYc3uBs Big thanks to TN Sustainability for taking the time to have this important conversation and provide resources to wineries, breweries and distilleries for a brighter, greener future for our shared planet. About the Speaker Scott Timms is Business Development Manager for G&D Chillers, an Ingersoll Rand business, with experience spanning brewing, biogas, and industrial cooling. With a background in chemical engineering and brewery operations, he brings a practical, solutions-focused approach to designing efficient, future-ready chilling systems.