A cleaner, greener beer (or two) .

New Belgium has a new organic beer called Mothership Wit, a Belgian-style witbier. The organic direction makes sense for New Belgium, a company that has long sought to reduce its environmental impact. In 1998, employees there voted to switch to 100 percent wind power (except for the 10 percent that comes from methane captured by the company's onsite water treatment facility). New Belgium also uses half as much water as the industry average, and is working with LEED to reduce energy usage. Mothership Wit is a light, wheaty concoction, with a thin head whose taste evokes hints of banana, lemon, clove and coriander. The flavor, while not extraordinary, does have a leg up on run-of-the-mill "lite" beers, and provides a solid eco-friendly option whether at a local pub or kicking back for the game.

Anheuser-Busch's slogan, "drink responsibly," now refers to more than sobering up before driving home. The company's Green Valley Brewing Company subsidiary has launched two lines of organic beers. Wild Hop Lager and Stone Mill Pale Ale are sold in six-packs and on draught The pale ale is smooth and mildly fruity, while the lager is full-bodied with a sweet caramel flavor. Both get high marks for taste. Even the packaging is made from 100 percent recycled material. CONTACT: Green Valley, www.wildhoplager.com, www.stonemillpaleale. com; New Belgium, (888) NBB-4044, www.newbelgium.com.