A Pittsburgh brewery is giving thousands of pounds of rescued fruit a second life, turning what could have been food waste into a limited-release hard cider.
Rather than being discarded, recovered strawberries and mixed berries were used to create a new drink called “Saved by the Berry.”
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What happened?
WPXI reported that Velum Fermentation will unveil the cider at its brewery in Pittsburgh’s Southside during the July 9, 2026, “Now That’s What I Call 90s!” event. The release comes through a partnership with 412 Food Rescue. Instead of going to waste, more than 9,000 pounds of rescued berries were used in the project.
Tickets to the event include two drinks, and the party will also feature 1990s music, free pickleball, raffle baskets, and a best-dressed contest that, as WPXI reported, will give the winner a $50 Velum gift card plus a case of beer or cider…