Alcoholic Footprint
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
If the first step in addressing an issue is to admit that there is one, then I have a confession: I am Irish. And as a member of the famous potato-famine ravaged brethren, I take my alcohol seriously.
Sure, I succumbed to the likes of “head-wrecker” beer in my younger days (the bottle opener bottom design was just too convenient for late night parties on the beach.) But as my palette, uh, matured, I tended toward the finer microbrews, the more intricate, aged wines, and the top-shelf alcohols. Not every time, but as often as my wallet could cover the cost (and when others were buying, of course.)
I have even patted myself on the back for purchasing, drinking and liking organic wines, especially when paired with local food fare featuring Niman Ranch products and regionally-raised produce. (A favorite in San Francisco is Green Chili Kitchen. I highly recommend it.)
But, until now, I have not delved much deeper into the availability of wines, beers and spirits that aim to lessen their carbon footprint. And more and more pop up every year.
