LANSING — A recent study found PFAS chemicals in beer brewed across several states, including Michigan.

The study from RTI International found that beer brewed in areas with high levels of PFAS in their municipal water supply were more likely to contain those chemicals in their final products.

Chris Andrus, co-owner of Mitten Brewing Company, says that the findings shouldn’t worry consumers — but he still encouraged moderation with alcohol consumption.

“We’re doing our best to minimize any unintended ingredients in our beer with our filtration system,” he said. “Our product isn’t any more or less contaminated than anything else in your house, as far as drinking water, tap water — it’s just something that we’re becoming aware may end up in the final product.”

Andrus says that his brew

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