As a rule, I don't make new year resolutions. You probably don't either. But “New Beer Resolutions” are a different thing entirely, don't you think?
So, what are my beery goals for the coming year? As a semi-professional beer geek I thought it would be an interesting exercise to write out some beer-related goals for the coming year.
This thought just came to me, but it has merit and could be therapeutic and good fun. I have read there is magic in writing out your goals, a sort of internal commitment. So let’s go! And, please share your thoughts and some new beer resolutions in the comment section below.
New Beer Resolutions 2022
Brewery-A-Month Club — I like to visit breweries wherever I roam and often write (share) about the experience, place, brewers, and beer. I resolve to write about one brewery a month for each month of the coming year.
The Cheers Affect — “Where everybody knows your name.” I resolve to visit my local breweries more often during 2022. Covid has certainly put a strain on frequenting my local watering holes, now I can use that as an excuse, but really only half of one. John Holl, editor of Beer Edge and many other beer roles, shared some thoughts regarding Day Drinking Done Right. John writes, “Inspired by a few drinks and the break in your routine, do something that’s new, that feels like playing hooky.” Cheers to that!
Share more beer — when I purchase a 4-pack (or 6) I typically will only drink two, giving the other two to friends to try. I resolve to do this more often.
Two new beer events — I'm able to make two or three beer events each year, but I feel the need to expand outside comfort zone. My beery bucket list includes: Snallygaster (DC), Oktoberfest (Munich), GABF (Denver), Extreme Beer Fest (Boston), Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer (Chicago), and Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival (Paso Robles).
New Beer Writing Outlets — Thinking about writing, I resolve to write about beer for at least one new outlet (publication) over the next year.
Dip into the cellar — I have put about 100 beers aside for aging. I've written about this before. I remember reading the story of someone that was given a special bottle of wine upon graduation. He never thought any occasion was worth his opening this special bottle. Finally he did, years later, only to discover that the wine had gone bad.
