Beer is a beverage that is ‘alive’, that changes over time, because from the very moment it leaves the brewery, its characteristics evolve, sometimes positively and often undesirably.
Morten Meilgaard is an unsung hero in the world of beer. Born in Denmark in 1928, he was a brilliant chemical engineer and beer lover who basically invented the language we use today to describe it.
Tasting beer is an anticipatory experience where sensations are fleeting, but there you are, sniffing, exhaling, taking a sip, trying to put that moment into words before it fades away.
Nowadays, hops are a primary ingredient in beer brewing, but this wasn’t always the case. Throughout history, they were just one of many different herbs and spices used to flavor and preserve beer.
Marijuana and hops are genetically “cousins,” as both are members of the Cannabaceae family, sharing more similarities than we commonly believe.
