GIVE COWS A BREAK

Dairy from fermentation is here

Dairy without cows may sound impossible, but it’s actually really simple. We don’t milk it. We brew it! Scroll down to learn how.

A Microbrewery That Makes Milk Ingredients

Bored Cow is made with milk protein from fermentation. Instead of fermenting barley into beer, we ferment sugar into whey. No cows or factory farms needed!

THE PROCESS

How To Brew Dairy

The "Cows"

We teach teeny tiny microflora how to make whey, one of the main proteins found in cow’s milk.

The Process

We put the microflora in large tanks and feed them plant sugar, so the fermentation process can begin.

The Result

The microflora convert the plant sugar into milk protein that is dairy-identical and animal-free.

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The Magic of Fermentation

Dairy from fermentation is brand new, but the process isn’t! Believe it or not, we’ve been brewing animal ingredients for decades.

Rennet (For Cheese)

Most hard cheese is now made using enzymes from fermentation.

Vegan B12

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) has long been made from fermentation.

Insulin

Insulin is made from fermentation too (it once came from pigs).

Why brew dairy?

It’s vegan-friendly and lactose free

It looks, feels & functions the same

It's better for cows and the planet

It helps fight factory farming

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How we replace dairy ingredients

Milk protein

Milk protein makes dairy froth and foam. It’s also a source of essential amino acids!

Vitamins & Minerals

Natural vitamins and minerals like calcium and potassium make dairy nutritious.

lactose

Lactose gives dairy its subtle sweetness. It’s also a source of energy!

Milk fat

Milk fat gives dairy its creamy texture. It’s also a source of fatty acids!

Milk Protein (From Fermentation)

Our milk protein is identical to the one found in dairy, but made without cows!

Vitamins & Minerals

We fortify Bored Cow with calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.

Cane Sugar

We replace the natural lactose found in dairy with allergen-friendly cane sugar.

Plant Fat

We replace the natural milk fat found in dairy with plant fats like sunflower oil.

Milk protein

Milk protein makes dairy froth and foam. It’s also a source of essential amino acids!

Vitamins & Minerals

Natural vitamins and minerals like calcium and potassium make dairy nutritious.

lactose

Lactose gives dairy its subtle sweetness. It’s also a source of energy!

Milk fat

Milk fat gives dairy its creamy texture. It’s also a source of fatty acids!

Milk Protein (From Fermentation)

Our milk protein is identical to the one found in dairy, but made without cows!

Vitamins & Minerals

We fortify Bored Cow with calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.

Cane Sugar

We replace the natural lactose found in dairy with allergen-friendly cane sugar.

Plant Fat

We replace the natural milk fat found in dairy with plant fats like sunflower oil.