Paul Gatza, director of the Brewers Association, kindly informed us that there were actually at least four organic beers that were recognized at the Great American Beer Festival. I haven’t checked these out yet to see if they are USDA certified organic. (By the way, we have a video coming up featuring a few farmers’ comments on USDA certified organic.)
Redrock Brewing Co., Organic Zwickelbier, first place in cellar or unfiltered beer.
Laurelwood Brewing Co., Organic Deranger, first place in imperial or double red ale.
Utah Brewers Cooperative, Squatters Organic Amber Ale, second place in bitter or pale mild ale.
New Belgium Brewing Co., Mothership Wit Organic Wheat Beer, third place in Belgian-style white.
