sbertke
User
Expert Boarder
| Posts: 22 |   |
Karma: -3
|
A Parable and a Paradox - 2006/11/05 12:46
The redeemer shall not return on the last day, but on the very last day, when only the most unbridled individualism of faith is possible.
These are the words of philosopher Franz Kafka describing an end of the wor ld that is brought about by a true personal freedom of expression. The craft -brewing movement embodies this event for the universe of beer. For decades individualism was held in check by breweries the size of small planets and t he world was forced to drink beers it might not have even liked. But, alas, beer has always been a good lubricant for social intercourse, so we suffered in silence. Not so today, though. So many different beers, so little time. Yet, still there is a snake in the garden. Money is playing a bigger role in brewing. Big breweries buying the honesty of small breweries. There will be brewers that instead of saying; 'This is our beer and it is who we are!', w ill be saying; 'Be an individual, be like us!' Beware the Trojan Horse. Trus t your own taste buds, they can not lie to you. Enjoy the beer you like for reasons that are yours and yours alone. Always Think Globally, Drink Locally !
Good beer shall not pour on the last day, but on the very last day, when only the most unbridled individualism of flavor is possible.
Sue Bertke |
