299282 Mon Nov 22 21:57:32 -0800 2004 6 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1657321 I did a search and came up with very little. Can anyone recommend an organic (or at least natural-esque) beer I could give as a gift? Thank you in advance Mon Nov 22 21:57:32 -0800 2004 0 The Jumps 1 1657322 My favorite organic is Schneider (Organic) Edel Weisse. But I wouldn't say that it's amazing. Just happens to be on tap, is all. Don't know about bottles. I would like to try a Bear Republic Organic IPA, if I could find it. I can't. Do a search for "organic" at the BeerAdvocate. You will get a way too list of many styles and brands that you'll have a hard time finding. Link: http://beeradvocate.com/ Mon Nov 22 22:30:33 -0800 2004 1657321 0 mod'ern 2 1657334 Have to know where you live in order to give the best advice about beers available in your area. Most widely available in the US will be Wolaver's (made by Otter Creek). I think the Oatmeal Stout is the best in their lineup - the IPA isn't bad either - just needs more hops for my tastes. http://www.ottercreekbrewing.com/home/wolavers/beers.html Belgian brewery Dupont also makes some great biologuiqe beers if you can find them. Check out link below. Link: http://www.brasserie-dupont.com/bio_en.html Tue Nov 23 09:21:26 -0800 2004 1657322 0 rl 3 1657346 Cantillon is moving towards an all-organic lineup, I understand. Tue Nov 23 10:58:42 -0800 2004 1657334 0 Jim Dorsch 1 1657324 two of my favorites: Samuel Smith's Organic Ale and Organic Lager They also make non-organic ones and have the loveliest labels - perfect for a gift. Link: http://www.merchantduvin.com/pages/1_about/ssorganics.html Mon Nov 22 22:50:23 -0800 2004 1657321 0 esme 1 1657343 The only nationally distributed organic brand that I'm aware of is Wolaver. Depending on your area of the country there's Butte Creek, Lamar Street (Whole Foods Private Label), and a small family of imports. Sam Smith's Lager is a worthy product, as is Pinkus, a German import. Bison Brewing also has a small range of products. In the spirit of full disclosure, I'm getting into the organic beer business on the import side. Tue Nov 23 10:54:50 -0800 2004 1657321 0 k. gerstenberger 2 1657349 i love the Lamar St. pale ale. Nothing too complex about it, just simply a great tasting ale. only $5.99 too. Tue Nov 23 11:10:01 -0800 2004 1657343 0 Nab