KingBrianI
Well-Known Member
It seems a lot of people trudge through life, day after day, doing the same thing, following the same routine, getting caught in a rut. I'll be with a group of people or in a crowd and see an amazing display of colors in the clouds at dusk, or an absolutely stunning storm roll suddenly in, or some other display of nature, then notice no one else is paying any attention. If I mention it they give it a brief glance and shrug it off. What a waste! Society as a whole is losing touch with where we came from, and what we are.
I've noticed recently, however, that homebrewers tend to be more in touch with their surroundings. Living in and appreciating the world around them. Part of this is the natural progression of favored brews through the seasons. What better to appreciate the coming cooler days of Fall, with their crisp cool air, than a nice malty Oktoberfest, or richly spiced pumpkin ale. How better to warm up on a cold winter day than a thick creamy stout? And to appreciate the colors, smells and emerging life of spring with a spicy, floral wit. Relaxing by the pool in summer, or cooling down by the grill with a crisp refreshing lager. The seasonal progression, and our paralleling it with our brews lets us participate in the seasons. Really get in and experience them. We realize every day is unique, and appreciate it that much more for it. Rainy days don't quite get us down like they used to, now that we can nurse a comforting brew by the window. Hot days don't quite take it out of us like they used to, now that we can refresh with a cold one. So go out and enjoy life. Experience each day for what it is, a unique combination of conditions that will never occur again. Appreciate what you have and take it not for granted.
I've noticed recently, however, that homebrewers tend to be more in touch with their surroundings. Living in and appreciating the world around them. Part of this is the natural progression of favored brews through the seasons. What better to appreciate the coming cooler days of Fall, with their crisp cool air, than a nice malty Oktoberfest, or richly spiced pumpkin ale. How better to warm up on a cold winter day than a thick creamy stout? And to appreciate the colors, smells and emerging life of spring with a spicy, floral wit. Relaxing by the pool in summer, or cooling down by the grill with a crisp refreshing lager. The seasonal progression, and our paralleling it with our brews lets us participate in the seasons. Really get in and experience them. We realize every day is unique, and appreciate it that much more for it. Rainy days don't quite get us down like they used to, now that we can nurse a comforting brew by the window. Hot days don't quite take it out of us like they used to, now that we can refresh with a cold one. So go out and enjoy life. Experience each day for what it is, a unique combination of conditions that will never occur again. Appreciate what you have and take it not for granted.
