Organic beer

[fireball]

the other day while at the bar show i was introduced to organic beer.... and was told this beer will not give you a hangover...

has anyone tried organic beer? what are your thoughts?

[jrandom]

Does that Steinlager Pure stuff count as 'organic' by that definition?

I've found that traditionally-produced beer with no added chemicals does indeed seem to be easier on my system.

[fireball]

Does that Steinlager Pure stuff count as 'organic' by that definition?

I've found that traditionally-produced beer with no added chemicals does indeed seem to be easier on my system.

i was rather pissed by time i got to the beer stands (mmmm free port) but the lady who was talking about it or man im not sure :lol: said its made from totally organic hops barley etc

pure is made with no aditives and yes its a nice beer... but this stuff wow tasted better

[slofox]

Alcohol is alcohol regardless of whether it is organic or not - it will still give you a hangover if you drink too much of it.....

[awayatc]

since 1615.......

http://www.austrianbeer.co.uk/images/grolsch.jpg

To much alcohol= hangover.......

[SPman]

Hmm...barley...hops...yeast...water.. all seems fairly organic to me. Don't know of any inorganic substances added to beer......

[fireball]

Hmm...barley...hops...yeast...water.. all seems fairly organic to me. Don't know of any inorganic substances added to beer......

they claim because they dont use chemicals on those products and brew it with mineral water its organic

on of the bottles even said vegatarian approved....

[awayatc]

Never had meat in my beer anyways.....


Just curious, but...Which beer do veges not approve off.....?

:scooter:

[martybabe]

I had organic steak the other day ??? how can cows not be organic :scratch:

Did taste mighty fine though. Not done organic beer but I would imagine it hurts just the same next morning. :apint:

[disenfranchised]

Green Fern...NZ organic lager.
http://www.organicsolutions.com.au/cart/store/orgsol_viewItem.asp?idProduct=12565


It's quite nice...haven't drunk enough of it to determine the hangover state or not.

[jrandom]

Don't know of any inorganic substances added to beer......

I suspect that some of the preservatives used in large breweries to make cheap mass-market beers are sourced directly from the waste bins at pesticide manufacturers.

[Blackbird]

I had some Nelson-made organic beer and it was lovely. Didn't have enough to confirm its non-headache properties though. Re: Steinlager, the ordinary stuff gives me a headache on 2 bottles; Pure doesn't.

[fireball]

i highly reccomend if you get the chance try manuka beer OMG its yummy if you like manuka that is

[Str8 Jacket]

One of the guy's I work with brews his own beer. Its BEAUTIFUL, but he has been doing it for years! He makes this one beer he calls 'Kanuka' its made out of manuka honey - tastes alot like Monteiths Summer Ale.
The Tuatara beers are organic and yummy! As is emmersons, mmmm, I can highly reccommend the Emmersons Bookbinder! :D

[jrandom]

Re: Steinlager, the ordinary stuff gives me a headache on 2 bottles; Pure doesn't.

Likewise.

fireball, do you know where that manuka stuff can be purchased in Auckland?

[fireball]

Likewise.

fireball, do you know where that manuka stuff can be purchased in Auckland?

i had the owner of the company call me this morning.... she bloody woke me up lol. they are trying to find a places to sell it etc etc as the beer market is hard to get into but when she calls me again ill ask to see where you can purchase it from....

[jrandom]

i had the owner of the company call me this morning...

She obviously fancies you.

;)

[fireball]

She obviously fancies you.

;)

nah when im pissed i talk alot of shit that actually makes sense, as opposed to my sober state....

[johan]

Organic or not, your still basically pouring Ethanol into your system which leads to dehydration among other things. Maybe if they add electrolytes, sodium and potassium salts, you might feel better the morning after?

[jrandom]

Maybe if they add electrolytes, sodium and potassium salts...

... "That's right, bartender. I said 'a vodka and Powerade'."

[SPman]

Organic or not, your still basically pouring Ethanol into your system which leads to dehydration among other things. Maybe if they add electrolytes, sodium and potassium salts, you might feel better the morning after?
Hmmm - perhaps I should try that in the next batch. My beers only non- organic if I leave a spoon in the cask when it's brewing.
White gum honey is quite nice - my "Summer Ale" substitute is coming on nicely.........

[slofox]

As is emmersons, mmmm, I can highly reccommend the Emmersons Bookbinder! :D

Anyone in Hamilton wanting Emerson's range (including Bookbinder!) I do sell it...not that I am advertising you understand....PM me for details......

[johan]

... "That's right, bartender. I said 'a vodka and Powerade'."

What shall we call it?

[fireball]

... "That's right, bartender. I said 'a vodka and Powerade'."

come see me at work i can make you a cocktail using powerade and some of my fave spirits.... i need a test pilot for such new creations....


but the drink of the week is: fruit port (is not the tradtional grape based port) to be enjoied with lamb or beef

[jrandom]

come see me at work i can make you a cocktail using powerade...

I'll need it after pedalling the Trek all the way there.

:lol:

[Naki Rat]

Never had meat in my beer anyways.....


Just curious, but...Which beer do veges not approve off.....?

:scooter:

Finings used to settle out the yeast etc is derived from eggs, hence the vego safe


Hmm...barley...hops...yeast...water.. all seems fairly organic to me. Don't know of any inorganic substances added to beer......

Organic beer uses ingredients that haven't been doused in insecticides, fungicides and herbicides in their growing.


I suspect that some of the preservatives used in large breweries to make cheap mass-market beers are sourced directly from the waste bins at pesticide manufacturers.

What he said. Ever notice how the commercial beers will retain a head despite detergent residues in the glassware whereas natural or organic beers go flat instantly in the same situation? Chemicals to retain head, preservatives to help the beer travel internationally, sterilising agents used in bottling equipment. All that is banned in a certified organic production line.

From personal experience I'd far sooner be recovering from a serious session :drinkup: :drinkup: :drinkup: :drinkup: :drinkup: :drinkup: :drinkup: :drinkup: :drinkup:
on organic (Founders, Whitecliffs or Emersons) or a 'natural' boutique brewed beer than suffer the after effects of the chemical swill the big breweries fob off as beer.

:beer:

[Flatcap]

Organic or not, your still basically pouring Ethanol into your system which leads to dehydration among other things. Maybe if they add electrolytes, sodium and potassium salts, you might feel better the morning after?

Beer below 3% alcohol is isotonic, i.e the liquid content is sufficient to overcome the effects of the alcohol.

[SPman]

Organic beer uses ingredients that haven't been doused in insecticides, fungicides and herbicides in their growing.But surely, these substances are organic. Most insecticides are, unless you go around beating the little sods with iron bars - now, they aren't organic........

I suppose "Beer that uses ingredients undoused in insecticides", doesn't really roll of the tongue freely.....although the beer probably would........

[jrandom]

But surely, these substances are organic. Most insecticides are...

Well, they start out that way (http://pubs.acs.org/subscribe/journals/esthag-w/2005/feb/science/jp_arsenical.html), but...

[ynot slow]

Try Macs they are organic,seem to work ok.