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Earth Day... Revisited
Earth Day is a day of awareness. Of acceptance of your fellow man and reverence for our Mother Earth. It is a day to celebrate and promote environmentalism, energy efficiency and sustainable agriculture. Basically it's a tree-hugger's wet dream.
That's not to say I'm not an environmentalist myself. I walk to work (and most everywhere else), shop at Whole Foods, contribute to the Sierra Club and even use those squiggly light bulbs. I understand the benefits of responsible farming and the threat of disappearing wetlands. But I'm not some holier-than-thou, bumper-sticker-flaunting activist. I feel there is a place and a time for beating people over the head with your beliefs, and it is not here and now.
Having gotten that out of the way, there is something to be said for supporting the Earth Day movement. My day job held a few Earth Day awareness activities on Tuesday (which were, unsurprisingly, not very well attended) and did a pretty good job of showing how things could be "greener". (And did I mention that I was the only one in the company who got all five Earth Day trivia questions right? I didn't mention that? How did that slip my mind?) One thing that didn't come up, sadly, was the latest trend in brewing... organic beer. You heard me right, but I'll say it again a little louder... organic beer! Examples of this have been around for a while now, but it's starting to sprout up (pun intended) right here in our backyard.
On April 9th, Clipper City... Hugh Sisson's Baltimore-based craft brewery... announced the launch of the all-organic line of beer under the banner of "Oxford Organic Ales". I have yet to locate said phantom brew, but I'd be more than happy to give either the Amber of Raspberry Wheat a healthy quaff. But don't take my word for it, here is the press release from Clipper City, which explains the "organic" label and their reasons for heading in that direction.
Enjoy... and stay green!
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CLIPPER CITY BREWING COMPANY GOES ORGANIC
Baltimore Based Brewery Announces New Line – “Oxford Organic Ales”
Baltimore, MD - Clipper City Brewing Company, the Maryland-based brewer of quality craft beers, today announced the release of their new “Oxford Organic Ales” line of beers. Starting with two new beers - Oxford Class Organic Amber Ale and Oxford Organic Raspberry Wheat Beer – the products will become available at the beginning of April.
“There is a natural connection between craft brewers and organic farmers,” said Hugh Sisson, Clipper City’s managing partner. “We both make all natural products, in small batches by hand, to the highest possible quality standards. This new product line is our way of partnering with those farmers who are committed to the organic, sustainable production of natural foods.”
The Oxford Class Organic Amber Ale is a classic amber ale with biscuit and caramel malt flavors, and just enough hops for a crisp finish. The Oxford Organic Raspberry Wheat Beer is an organic wheat beer flavored with real raspberries. An American version of a Belgian classic.
“The Maryland Department of Agriculture is accredited by the USDA's National Organic Program to certify producers of organic products,” said Deanna Baldwin, program manager of Food Quality Assurance for the Maryland Department of Agriculture. “Prior to certification, operations must submit an organic system plan that is reviewed and inspected by MDA to ensure products are produced in compliance with the National Organic Program. Clipper City Brewing has met these requirements and is certified by MDA to produce organic beer.”
In order for a product to be labeled “organic” it must contain at least 95% certified organic raw materials. The balance can be non-certified if the ingredient is not commercially available in organic form. Anything under 95% and above 70% organic raw materials can be labeled “made with organic ingredients.”
Clipper City Brewing Company was founded in 1995 by Baltimore brewing pioneer, Hugh Sisson. The brewery is named for the famous Baltimore Clipper ship, a symbol that embodies Baltimore’s maritime heritage and a commitment to craftsmanship of the highest caliber. In addition to the “Oxford Organic Ales” line of beers, Clipper City’s portfolio of products includes the “Clipper City” and “Heavy Seas” brands. Clipper City has been in operation for more than a decade and markets fine beers in 18 states, as well as the District of Columbia.
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