I’m an expert in beer knowledge; a Certified Cicerone®.
Yet when I was asked how many varieties of hops there are, my guess was still short of the reality.
It’s a familiar mistake.
We assume our exposure is representative. That what we’ve seen, tasted, or experienced must be close to the full picture.
But it rarely is.
Recognizing that is the beginning of empathy. Of understanding that our lens isn’t the only lens. And opening up to that is a step toward deeper connection—with others, and with the world around us, not just with hops.
Stay Positive & There’s Probably More Than You Think
Garth Beyer is a Certified Cicerone®, Product Marketer, owner of Garth's Brew Bar and a Madison-based freelance writer.
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