Green Daze
Emily MurrayIssue date: 9/4/08 Section: News
"It's also partially because there aren't as many organic suppliers locally; you are not going to get that information up front, you really have to seek it out," Fullmer says. "And most of the people I know that have grown organic do it not necessarily because of the quality of flavor of the product; they are doing it because they understand the kind of process of what the impact is."
Is there a taste difference?
It's debatable whether or not the finished product actually tastes more or less palatable, but one thing is for sure, the number of people trying organic beer is slowly growing.
According to Dahl, an organic pilsner from the German organic brewery Pinkus is a big hit with Lost Leaf beer drinkers.
"It's almost like, Hoegaarden or other Belgium styles, it's a littler bit grainier to the texture because of the sediment that might be in it, but it's a very mild pilsner, and really an all around good drinking beer. For people who are afraid to try new beers, it's pretty safe," Dahl says.
ASU graduate Michael Tapia sampled the Samuel Smith, another organic beer The Lost Leaf keeps in stock, and while he generally enjoyed the experience, he's not yet sure he would abandon his non-organic regular beer favorites.
"It's pretty smooth. This one is actually really sweet," he says. "I think organic is definitely much better for the environment and stuff like that. It differs from beer to beer, but I can't taste that it's organic."
His friend Brandon Daniel, also an ASU graduate, sampled the Samuel Smith, as well. He was not as impressed.
"It actually seems a little flat to me, kind of bland, its okay," he said.
Boozin' Organic
Other places in the PHX to buy organic alcohol
COWBOY CIAO
Located in Old Towne Scottsdale this restaurant offers a selection of organic beer along with a menu of modern American dishes with Southwestern and global influences. Cowboy Ciao, 7133 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480.WINE.1111
I AM THE CENTER
Aside from yoga and other mind-body classes, the restaurant portion of this building serves up some great food and also offers an impressive selection of organic beer and wine. I Am the Center, 21 E. Sixth Street, Suite 114, Tempe, 480.491.5591
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Aisles upon aisles of organic and natural food, along with a vast selection of organic beer and wine, make Whole Foods a pretty cool place to shop. Whole Foods Market, 5120 S. Rural Road, Tempe, 480.456.1400
PITA JUNGLE
In the spirit of their healthy eating campaign, Pita Jungle offers four different organic beers on the menu. Pita Jungle, 1250 E. Apache Boulevard, Tempe, 480.804.0234
QUIESSENCE RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
Enjoy organic vegan/vegetarian friendly food and choose from several different organic wines. Quiessence, 6106 S. 32nd Street Phoenix, 602.276.0601
Is there a taste difference?
It's debatable whether or not the finished product actually tastes more or less palatable, but one thing is for sure, the number of people trying organic beer is slowly growing.
According to Dahl, an organic pilsner from the German organic brewery Pinkus is a big hit with Lost Leaf beer drinkers.
"It's almost like, Hoegaarden or other Belgium styles, it's a littler bit grainier to the texture because of the sediment that might be in it, but it's a very mild pilsner, and really an all around good drinking beer. For people who are afraid to try new beers, it's pretty safe," Dahl says.
ASU graduate Michael Tapia sampled the Samuel Smith, another organic beer The Lost Leaf keeps in stock, and while he generally enjoyed the experience, he's not yet sure he would abandon his non-organic regular beer favorites.
"It's pretty smooth. This one is actually really sweet," he says. "I think organic is definitely much better for the environment and stuff like that. It differs from beer to beer, but I can't taste that it's organic."
His friend Brandon Daniel, also an ASU graduate, sampled the Samuel Smith, as well. He was not as impressed.
"It actually seems a little flat to me, kind of bland, its okay," he said.
Boozin' Organic
Other places in the PHX to buy organic alcohol
COWBOY CIAO
Located in Old Towne Scottsdale this restaurant offers a selection of organic beer along with a menu of modern American dishes with Southwestern and global influences. Cowboy Ciao, 7133 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480.WINE.1111
I AM THE CENTER
Aside from yoga and other mind-body classes, the restaurant portion of this building serves up some great food and also offers an impressive selection of organic beer and wine. I Am the Center, 21 E. Sixth Street, Suite 114, Tempe, 480.491.5591
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Aisles upon aisles of organic and natural food, along with a vast selection of organic beer and wine, make Whole Foods a pretty cool place to shop. Whole Foods Market, 5120 S. Rural Road, Tempe, 480.456.1400
PITA JUNGLE
In the spirit of their healthy eating campaign, Pita Jungle offers four different organic beers on the menu. Pita Jungle, 1250 E. Apache Boulevard, Tempe, 480.804.0234
QUIESSENCE RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
Enjoy organic vegan/vegetarian friendly food and choose from several different organic wines. Quiessence, 6106 S. 32nd Street Phoenix, 602.276.0601
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