The only thing hazier than your favorite IPA might be the chemicals lurking in it.
Many popular beers — from both small breweries to large domestic and international ones — contain types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) linked to cancer and other health problems, according to a new study published in Environmental Science and Technology that looked at PFAS in 94 samples of beer.
The study authors said their findings add to evidence of widespread PFAS contamination in water supplies and “provide insights for brewers and water utilities on treatment needs, and support informed decision-making for consumers.”
PFAS are a group of more than 9,000 chemicals that include several types linked to cancers, damage to organs and the immune system and other health problems.
