Volume 3 | Issue 1 - Origlio Beverage

BEER
a n d t h e
STARS
dmit it. You read your horoscope when no one is looking. It’s fun and on some days, it’s spot-on. Some use astrology
to make sense of the past and glimpse the future, but what can the stars reveal about you and your relationship
with beer. Sound crazy Folks in Britain base their diet on the recommendations of their astrologer. Hey Capricorn,
have you had enough milk today For 2011, Draught Lines looked to the heavens to align the stars with
your beer. You may not get a better handle on life, but you might get a better handle on your beer mug.
Aquarius,
the water bearer
January 21 – February 19
Aquarians are idealists who seek practical
means to make the world a better place for everyone.
Your progressive intellect enables you
to brainstorm and solve problems with highly social and fascinating
people. These illuminating conversations often last into the wee
hours so you prefer sessionable beers that don’t cloud your judgment.
Ommegang Rare Vos and Sly Fox Pilsner are great choices.
Pisces, the fishes
February 20 – March 20
To strangers Pisces appear distant and unknowable
because they can be secretive. Actually
people born under this sign are just very private
people searching the oceans of life for meaningful mental and
emotional foundations. Friends tell you not to dwell too much on
past experiences which cannot be duplicated. That bottle of vintage
wine you and your lover shared last year is sold out and no
winemaker can reproduce it. Stick to beer. Brewmasters create
identical flavors batch after tasty batch. Some wonderful, wine-like
beers are Rodenbach Grand Cru, Monk’s Café Flemish Sour Ale and
Boon Kriek.
Aries, the ram
March 21-April 20
Taurus, the bull
April 21 – May 21
You are strong, steadfast and sincere. Ambitious
Taurus is a teddy bear, with the traits of a tycoon.
Those who are close to you know they can depend
on you in any situation. Variety is the only thing
that traumatizes you and the craft beer movement presents you
with too many choices. Fear not! By stocking your refrigerator
with a light beer, ale and a golden Belgian, you will gradually
learn to appreciate variety. Try Yuengling Light Lager, Paulaner
Hefeweizen and Duvel.
Gemini, the twins
May 22 – June 21
A sense of humor often makes you the center of
attention. Your motto is that variety is the spice
of life, but this presents a dilemma for you at
home. You are compulsive and tend to file even grocery receipts.
Order is intrinsic to your psychic well-being, but you don’t have
enough shelves in your home to properly categorize your growing
beer collection. Categorize your beers by style, not brewery.
Begin tasting your collection starting with “A for Ale” and end
with “W for Wood” and Barrel Aged. Allagash and Weyerbacher
both make excellent barrel aged beers.
Cancer, the moon child
June 22 – July 23
Passionate and very driven with the spirit of a
warrior, Aries is always on the go. You love change
and thrive on challenge. All this takes extraordinary
energy and you’ve got it. People are drawn
to your power and magnetism. When rushing
into situations where angels fear to tread, you tend to break glass
beer bottles. Switch to cans and you won’t need stitches. Try Sly
Fox, Wittekerke and Blue Moon.
You are a softie who has sympathy for the
underdog. On the other hand you usually
attain success because your shrewd mind and
tenacity can take you anywhere. Creativity is a strong suit both
on the job and in the kitchen. Treating friends to great food and
beer is one of your passions. In 2011 learn to pair food with a
saison. Your friends will love you all the more for it. Try Saison
Dupont and Hennepin Farmhouse Ale with salmon and asparagus.
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