You don’t have to travel to Ireland to find good beer on St. Patrick’s Day. No matter where you are, just head to a local grocery store or favorite bar and look for an organic brew. I love beer, so I don’t hesitate to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by sipping on a few quality brews. And since I prefer my food (and drink) to be pesticide-free, I go organic when it’s available. It’s better for the environmental and for my health - plus, it tastes good.

Find the best organic beer and let someone else do your homework for you.

• Sprig’s picks of the Best Organic Beers
• The writers at Ideal Bite break down their favorite organic brews
• Readers at The Green Guide rate their favorites
• TheDailyGreen gives some background on the organic brewing movement with their list of beers
  

Can’t pick just one? Order an Organic Beer Sampler Set and try 4-10 different brews. Alternatively, see if your local bar has a sampler of organic beer, or if your favorite grocery store will let you mix and match a six pack.

If you’re more of a do-it-yourself type, visit Brew Organic and learn how to brew organic beer at home.

Still not convinced? Read this Co-op America article, which touts the advantages of organic beers and wines, and Green Guide’s Organic Beer post, which outlines local and organic beers by region.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

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