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Toasting the Holidays, the Green Way

Sales of organic spirits, beers, wines on the rise despite high prices

By Caroline Zimmerman,  Newser User

Posted Dec 20, 2007 5:05 PM CST
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(Newser) – This holiday season, you can drink responsibly, at least when it comes to the environment. Organic spirits, beers, and wines are the new growth sector of the industry, as consumers are increasingly on the look-out for green alternatives, MSNBC reports. But while an organic pint may not contain chemical preservatives or pesticides, it's pricey - and it's no guarantee against a hangover.

"Alcohol is still alcohol," said one "green bar" owner in San Francisco. Yet with the $6 billion organic food industry projected to grow by 59% over the next five years, organic spirits companies are popping up across the country. Even Anheuser-Busch is getting in on the game: the Budweiser recipe hasn't changed, but it's selling organic vodka and ales.

Organic liquor is increasingly big business for green-conscious drinkers.
Organic liquor is increasingly big business for green-conscious drinkers.   (Shutterstock.com)
4 Copas tequila is a popular albeit slightly more costly organic alternative.
4 Copas tequila is a popular albeit slightly more costly organic alternative.   (© 4Copas.com)
Organic tequila, gin, vodka, brandy, beers and wines are increasingly available on store shelves and restaurants.
Organic tequila, gin, vodka, brandy, beers and wines are increasingly available on store shelves and restaurants.   (Shutterstock.com)
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