I have found a number of organic wines from Napa/Sonoma but haven’t seen much of anything about local organic beer or spirts. Do any of you know of anyone growing hops in a sustainable way, or using organic grains to make... (3 replies, last updated by Nancy Berry August 9, 2006)

We moved the Nocino thread to the Spirits board, where how-to-make spiritous liquors is discussed. The Chowhound Spirits Board: http://chowhound.com/boards/show/36 (1 reply, last updated by Junie D June 27, 2006)

Message Stormy’s Spirits And Supper 6650 Bloomfield Rd sort of between Petaluma and Valley Ford Six hounds met to have prime rib "as big as your head." Stormy’s is in old town Bloomfield —there is no new town. Full... (8 replies, last updated by norton284 March 4, 2008)

This is the week to get drunk and eat charcut. St. George Spirits (Hangar One) is having an open house this Saturday at their Alameda distillery. In addition to specialty liquors, the event will feature Fatted Calf grilling... (3 replies, last updated by Hummy November 10, 2005)

for diversity. Is there any way through the internet and those wonderful dark brown trucks to get my spirits revived. (3 replies, last updated by Captain July 13, 2006)

blend of spices, with sops of bread softened and pleasantly soggy in the gravy. Then there are concerts and staid couples step out to do the Portuguese quickstep on the dance floor." Many of the Holy Spirit Festas take place this... (5 replies, last updated by Krys May 16, 2005)

AFAIK, Peak Spirits Brandy (made by Jack Rabbit Hill Winery) is the only certified organic brandy in the US. try doing a little research to see if you can find it locally. (you could always try ordering some online from a UK... (1 reply, last updated by goodhealthgourmet April 10, 2009)

You might want to look at the Kosherblog.net website for a discussion regarding Amy’s hasgacha by Ner Tamid K. But as noted above regarding this website, that blog has become a mean spirited discussion of supervision. I... (8 replies, last updated by marcharlan September 26, 2005)

I’m asking this question from several perspectives. I do believe that the organic movement is a hoax for several reasons. First, organic food is a lot more expensive than non-organic. It also takes more energy and space to... (82 replies, last updated by Lixer September 19, 2009)

The SF World Spirits Competition is a farce. Liquor brands pay big entry fees to get in. Last year, 88% of entrants won medals and a whopping 34% won the coveted gold or double gold. It is little more than a revenue generating... (4 replies, last updated by ed1066 August 11, 2009)

So I was wondering if anyone had heard of or was going to try the “Soul” restaurant inside the nightclub spirit. The place just opened and I would feel a bit weird noshing in a club, but it is raw food-organic... (0 replies, last updated by mjr_inthegardens December 3, 2003)

, as is Pinkus, a German import. Bison Brewing also has a small range of products. In the spirit of full disclosure, I’m getting into the organic beer business on the import side. (6 replies, last updated by Nab November 23, 2004)

(read; two flawless Granny Smith) and one particular item (though that item escapes me) was shipped from Chile. I don’t think that this "organic bounty" a.) jutifies the $25 price or b.) supports the spirit of organic... (15 replies, last updated by Gabatta May 4, 2006)

Sunday afternoon I picked up a quart of Clover Stornetta Organic Eggnog ($3.85 special price for November) at Andy’s Produce in Sebastopol. The style and flavor is much closer to a homemade product, and I like it very much.... (33 replies, last updated by baron45 November 13, 2008)

tray, and Jim’s pleas, and the spirit of Faren’s expedition: let’s stop beating the same old places to death and get out there and discover, enjoy, and report back on some new stuff. Back to Smith and Fifth:... (27 replies, last updated by BIG BILL December 29, 2002)