Organic beer is the way to go.
Organic beer is on the rise with dozens of brands and brews to choose from. Beer with an organic label has been certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as following strict, legally binding farming regulations. The barley and hops are organically grown. There are no toxic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or chemical preservatives; only fresh, non-toxic ingredients. Drinking and purchasing organic beer is a good way to support more sustainable agriculture and combat global warming.
Some beers contain traces of animal products.
Gelatin, which is made from animal tissue, or isinglass, which is a collagen made from fish bladders, are used to clarify beers without putting them through a filtration process. This is done because the filtration process could potentially lessen the flavor of the beer. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, try a brew like the Green Man Beer from New Zealand, which is completely animal free.
Show your support for green beer companies.
Pay attention for beer companies that are doing everything they can to achieve environmental responsibility. Pale Ale, Sierra Nevada powers its brewery with solar power. Anderson Brewery in Chico is solar powered and may be the first 100% sustainable brewery. Cascade Green is an ...