Microbrews and Brewpubs come to Karnataka!
As a connoisseur of micro-brews the world over, with partiality to stouts and porters, I was pleasantly surprised when I picked up the morning paper and found out my state is going to start issuing licenses to micro-brew. As a wannabe micro-brewer, I feel only true craft beer lovers will realize the implications of this opening.
Firstly, Indian beer lovers can slowly start appreciating the huge variety of beers that can be made, and not limit themselves to the 5 variants of lager beer available in the market today.
Secondly, with homegrown stouts and porters being brewed, we no longer have to bend over backwards trying to find the occasional can of Guinness or Murphy’s.We can get it on tap, freshly poured with just the right amount of creamy head!
Thirdly, with all the variation that is bound to come in soon, I cant wait to go to my favorite super-market and pick up a 6-pack of an interesting brew made locally, that will not be priced at Rs.220/-.
Finally, the chance to compete in international beer tasting competitions with local flavors like a Ragi Stout, or a Hefeweisen with a Chickoo twist, is just equal parts mind-boggling and mouth-watering.
I’m off to google the best brewing schools! I’m sure, India can use a few more brew-masters!
