Sam Clemens checks a tank to see if the wort – a liquid which will become beer after fermentation – inside is boiling at River Roost Brewery in White River Junction, Vt., on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. After the liquid is separated out during the brewing process, spent grain is removed from brewing equipment it is picked up by local farmers for their animals. (Valley News / Report For America – Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.