This Earth Day, express your support of green farming and healthy living by drinking organic brews. There's a decent size selection available locally, all of which have been produced without preservatives, and when cultivating the grain and hops, natural techniques are applied to encourage growth, rather than chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
I'll start with one of my favorite breweries — North Coast, a Fort Bragg, California beer sensation that produces a diverse line of impeccable beer, including two superb organics.
This article appears in Apr 22-28, 2009.