February 23rd, 2009
beer wife
The Nature of Beer
Beer has the ability to impact us in ways we may take for granted. Over the past few years as the wife of a beer guy and an avid traveler, I have experienced many moments that have been made better through our love of beer. Sean and I often reflect on the mark beer has left on our lives.
In the US, many of us have grown up thinking beer is a “cheaper” way partake in some tasty beverages. When we are younger some guys “learn” to like beer even if they don’t like the taste of it. It is a right of passage of sorts. Alot of women don’t even give beer a chance or drink “lite” versions of it. We are hopeful that through continuing 2beerguy adventures and of course, more travel and beer drinking, beer skeptics will give it a second chance. Maybe even a first chance. Hopefully the “lite” drinkers will try something new.
Trying a variety of beer has opened up a new world to Sean and I, our families and friends.    As a result of traveling to Europe and the 2beerguys tastings, we have learned to enjoy a couple good beers instead of several not so good ones. Beer has been the centerpiece of many nights of hanging out with friends while enjoying each others opinions on the beers.
We have made several new friends over a good pint. We met a father, son and daughter from Germany vacationing in Scotland. They bought us a round of beers and we shared some great conversation. In Belgium we closed down our friend Ignace’s bar at 3am after several Belgian beers surrounded by locals wowing us with their hospitality and their impressive food and drink. In Portsmouth NH on our way home from a “Great” night, we met a British soldier here after going to Iraq twice. He shared his experiences and welcomed us back to his hotel for a beer. We respectfully declined as we had to work the next day. He proceeded to insist and even offered to pay for a room for us so we didn’t have to drive…we will never forget Noel….Through the generosity of these beer lovers we have had more than a few good pints. We have received the gift of these peoples spirit.
From the AB brewery in New Hampshire to the Delirium brewery in Belgium, we have shared local customs and of course beers with people from many places around the world. These people and beers have cultivated exceptional moments in our lives and continue to inspire us to to travel and enjoy new beers.
The nature of beer is to bring people together.
Peace
Amber