We are Craft Beer Drinkers

A few weeks ago, I saw a video on YouTube called “I am a Craft Beer Drinker” and I haven’t been able to get it out of my head. Not going to lie, it may score on the sap meter and strays slightly from the light and humorous nature we typically try to push on this site. However, there are a few things that stood out to me in this video.

First of all, the people that were in it. I love this – craft beer is something we ALL can enjoy and it’s something that I am constantly amazed at how it pulls people together. You can have absolutely nothing in common with someone other than craft beer and all of a sudden you have a wealth of things to discuss. In that same vein, I am amazed by the respect I hear in people’s voices for the beer, the brewers and breweries. It seems that even though someone may not like this beer or that, they can always find something positive to say about the brand. Secondly, and along the same note, this video continues to stress how many brewers and breweries are out there. We have so much in regards to choice these days. It’s always fun when I travel to find out what the local brews are, where they come from and a little bit about their history.

All that to say, in the short period of time this site has been live (November 2010) we have been amazed, honored, and touched by the people we’ve met and the subsequent relationships that have formed. Our humble thanks to everyone that has reached out to us or has responded to us by opening their doors and sharing their beer. Knoxville has come a long way in regards to craft beer and we are certainly excited about it’s future.

We are Craft Beer Drinkers. Cheers!