The holidays mean beer stewards
And just what on earth is a beer steward? Well, it would sound pretentious to say that a beer steward is like the steward of Gondor in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, one who holds a kingdom in order until an heir to the royal line can be found to take his rightful place on the throne. So I’ll give it another definition. A beer steward is like a beer courier, only given a more respectful title, as befits their status among beer lovers in remote outposts.
For me, a beer steward is one of those thoughtful human beings who, upon returning from a long journey, presents me with malted, hopped beverages from afar. And while the occasional vacationing sojourner brings me said beverages, it’s usually around the holidays, when my Missoula friends scatter to the four corners, that I am endowed with cellar building beers in various styles and vintages.
Why just this last week, my good friends and beer aficionados, Justin and Jen Grigg brought me two delightful-looking beers from the microbrewery capital of Australia, the state of Victoria.
And this week, with many friends heading out of town, I know I’ll be the recipient of other interesting beers of the world.
Just this morning, my good friend Beau McBryde offered to bring me back some beer from the great state of Nebraska. And here’s where I need your help, dear readers, what, if you could have any craft brew from that state, would you pick?
Send me your answers soon, as Beau and his bride take off Thursday morning.
Prost,
GG
The Good Life means they have good beer, right?
This Beau McBryde you speak of, could he possibly be from NE and about 30? Im from there and went to high school with a beau mcbryde. Anyway let me know how the beer is there!