Upcycled Cattle Feed
Flying F Ranch Includes Spent Grains as Supplemental Feed for Their Cattle
Laura McQuarrie — April 23, 2026
About 90% of what cattle eat can’t be digested by humans—thanks to a unique, four-compartment stomach and digestive system—and Alli and Bryce Fender of Flying F Ranch routinely include spent grains sourced from Viewpoint Brewing Company as supplemental feed for their herd of Black Angus cattle. After Viewpoint Brewing Company finishes making styles like Del Martian Amber Ale to Hop-Cano Hazy IPA, what's left of the grain doesn't go to waste.
“Cattle are ruminant animals, so they’re able to upcycle wasted by-products that humans can’t eat, for example, beer grain is a great resource that we’re able to utilize for them, like a sweet treat for them,” Fender said. “And it’s great because we’re able to help out the breweries where they don’t have to take this stuff to the landfill. The cows really enjoy it. It’s a great protein source for them. It’s like eating candy, and we’re able to turn trash into treasure.
