Your Beer Wasn't Pretentious Enough Until It Became Art
The craft beer industry: where every brewer is a misunderstood artist and every can is a canvas. Today, we're sipping on "Starry Night," a Czech-style dark lager from Little House Brewing Company, because apparently, naming beers after iconic works of art is how we elevate our drinking experience from mundane to pretentious.
First things first, let's talk about the audacity of naming a beer after one of Vincent van Gogh's most famous paintings. It sets expectations sky-high, doesn't it? You half expect each sip to transport you to a swirling, impressionistic landscape, where the hops and malt blend in a dance of color and light. Instead, you're just in your living room, staring at a can, wondering if maybe you need to get out more.
Diving into the "Starry Night," you're greeted with the robust, malty character typical of Czech-style dark lagers. It's as dark and mysterious as the night sky, or at least as dark as a beer can get before it starts taking itself too seriously. The brewers at Little House Brewing Company have managed to capture the essence of a starry night, assuming that essence can be distilled into alcohol and isn't just, you know, gas and dust light years away.
The real question is, does slapping an art reference on a beer make it more sophisticated, or is it just a clever marketing ploy to attract hipsters and art history majors? "Starry Night" might not come with a side of existential angst or a longing for the countryside of southern France, but it does offer a moment of introspection. Mainly, "Why am I drinking a beer named after a painting? What does it all mean?"
Let's be clear: "Starry Night" is a solid beer. It's crisp, it's flavorful, and it doesn't take itself too seriously—unlike this blog post. Little House Brewing Company has done a commendable job of creating a brew that stands out in a sea of IPAs, sours, and stouts that are all vying for the title of "Most Artisanal Thing You've Ever Put in Your Mouth."
In the end, "Starry Night" is more than just a beer; it's a statement. It says, "We can create something that pays homage to art while still getting you slightly buzzed." It's a reminder that craft beer is as much about creativity and expression as it is about fermentation and hops.
So, here's to "Starry Night," the Czech-style dark lager that dares to dream, to inspire, and to make us all feel a little more cultured with every sip. May all your beers be masterpieces, and may all your nights be starry. Or at least, you know, decently clear with minimal light pollution. Cheers!
Cheers you, silly Bastards!
